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hopecandie's review against another edition
4.0
des illustrations magnifiques et des contes magiques qui s’emboîtent comme des poupées russes.
juani's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zepysgirl's review
3.0
It’s fine. Didn’t really like how disjointed it was, but I guess that was intentional.
bealittlebrave's review
4.0
Picked this up by chance from the library and really enjoyed it. Lovely art and an intriguing way of telling Russian folklore.
liesljrowe's review
4.0
Stunning art and a beautiful retelling of Russian folklore. The story meanders along in a pleasant fashion, creating the sense of someone reading it to you (complete with narrator interjections). There are one or two points where the narrator promises the full story in a further volume, which is a little frustrating and makes me wish that this was a compilation of tales instead of just one, but not enough that I minded too much. A short, yet beautiful read.
bethanyeverafter's review
Mostly I’m mad because I didn’t think this looked good at all, but now I have to read the second one and find out what happens
raynasdad's review
4.0
This was a beautifully illustrated, interesting folk tale in graphic format. If you are a fan of both (or either) folktales and graphic novels, I suspect you will like this book.
hngisreading's review
3.0
A very lovely retelling of a Russian myth. The art is gorgeous and using Gamayun as the narrator reinforces the tradition of oral storytelling in a beautiful homage (side note: starting the tale with “Greetings, best beloved” was charming and instantly drew me in!).
That being said, the story arc felt a bit disconnected. Or, rather, there was too much exposition. There are, essentially, two stories before we get to the MAIN story. This being volume one, however, leads me to believe these almost prologues will become more important. Additionally, the cliffhanger ending made the story feel incomplete rather than ending with intrigue.
Nevertheless, this is a tale about sharing wealth & repaying debts & helping those in need. It’s about our connection to nature and each other. It is quick to read but very enjoyable. It’s the sort of story that makes you feel like a kid again.
That being said, the story arc felt a bit disconnected. Or, rather, there was too much exposition. There are, essentially, two stories before we get to the MAIN story. This being volume one, however, leads me to believe these almost prologues will become more important. Additionally, the cliffhanger ending made the story feel incomplete rather than ending with intrigue.
Nevertheless, this is a tale about sharing wealth & repaying debts & helping those in need. It’s about our connection to nature and each other. It is quick to read but very enjoyable. It’s the sort of story that makes you feel like a kid again.
greeniezona's review
4.0
Another impulse decision at the library. I mean, how was I supposed to resist that cover? I'm glad that I didn't. The story was that mix of refreshing and familiar any good new-to-you folk story tends to be, and the art is just gorgeous. Distinct, rich, bold in style -- very well matched to the story it's telling. Both of my kids and myself enjoyed it, though we all wish there was more. Guess it's time to see if I can put the sequel on hold yet! And hope for a beautifully bound collection of them all when they're done.