jarichan's review against another edition

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3.0

Eine Sammlung moderner Märchen und Geschichten, allesamt gruselig und zumindest leicht verstörend. Wie immer bei solchen Sammlungen ist es natürlich so, dass einem manche besser gefallen als andere. Das war bei mir auch hier der Fall.

Interessant bei diesen "Märchen" ist der stete Bezug zum realen Leben in der Sovietunion. Verständlich, dass Petrushevskaya lange nicht publizieren dürfen. Ihre Figuren hungern, frieren, leiden. Der Tod ist oft ein Ausweg, kein Ende. Aber viele schaffen es nicht und hängen in diesem Leben fest.

Deswegen ist dieses Werk auf zwei Arten verstörend: auf die übernatürliche, geisterhafte. Und auf die knallharte, reale. Welche schauderhafter ist? Das kann der Leser selbst entscheiden.

imaginaryreality's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

2.0

I had high hopes for this book, sadly I was disappointed. There were a couple good stories I enjoyed thoroughly, but the majority fell flat. The two stars represent the fact that it was good enough to finish but I would not recommend it. 

kaileycool's review against another edition

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3.0

It got very repetitive, but I loved the fairytale section.

amcwolfe's review against another edition

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4.0

A nice collection of creepy stories. Most of the characters, if not all, are seeking something. Many are told in very vague terms to consult so-and-so, and they do so without question. Whether they get what they are looking for varies.

carrionlibrarian's review against another edition

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1.0

Some interesting ideas but it comes off like the author is trying way too hard to be deep and edgy. It reads like one of those independent horror games about depression and suicide written by a teen whose first language isn't English.

alaramie's review against another edition

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4.0

Definitely not blow your socks off amazing, but not bad either.

topbanana's review against another edition

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dark sad fast-paced

3.5

sophiaroesler's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark

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lilliv's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0