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pauline_b's review against another edition
2.0
2,5 stars
A mixed bag, with some really interesting tales and some forgettable ones.
A mixed bag, with some really interesting tales and some forgettable ones.
kaitib's review against another edition
5.0
I love the magic and the mythical creatures in these stories. And the poems are beautiful. There are some weird parts, and a lot of the stories are a little creepy or sad, but it's so fascinating! I want to read the poem at the end to my kids every St. Patrick's Day!
hoadjie's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
a nice collection of short stories. a coupe I found a bit confusing. but over all I enjoyed it :)
kalika22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carsonbarson's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful but brief look into the fascinating and magical folklore of Ireland. Enchanting.
wickham's review against another edition
3.0
This was an utterly charming collection of Irish fairy and folk tales, some deeply recognizable because of their prevalence in pop culture and others more obscure. Each of the tales were short but interesting, and rife with unique language that seems to stem directly from oral tradition. All of these tales were deeply revealing of the long held values of Irish culture, and some were from well known figures in Irish history, such as Lady Wilde.
While this was a worthwhile read, many of the concepts weren't able to hold my attention for a long period of time simply because they've been referenced so often in popular culture. I enjoyed it, but likely won't find myself returning for another read.
While this was a worthwhile read, many of the concepts weren't able to hold my attention for a long period of time simply because they've been referenced so often in popular culture. I enjoyed it, but likely won't find myself returning for another read.
bekahbea86's review against another edition
4.0
Cute little book of fairy tales that were easy and fun to read.