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morgonwashere's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jamiep's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ele_b's review
4.0
I really like this collection of Russian tales. The translations were mostly very good, with an old-fashioned tone despite being modern.
I will note there were, of course, some upsetting things. Occasionally it uses very disgusting words to discribe women, which I felt wre most likely not in the original. I also didn't like that it calls Russia 'backwords' - if you are collecting tales from any country, you should have respect for its culture, and not say such derogatory things about it.
However, this collection has much information on the stories. The appendix about Baba Yaga was very interesting and informative. I will have to look into some of the sources cited.
I will note there were, of course, some upsetting things. Occasionally it uses very disgusting words to discribe women, which I felt wre most likely not in the original. I also didn't like that it calls Russia 'backwords' - if you are collecting tales from any country, you should have respect for its culture, and not say such derogatory things about it.
However, this collection has much information on the stories. The appendix about Baba Yaga was very interesting and informative. I will have to look into some of the sources cited.
rusalka's review
5.0
A delightful collection! My favorites were Teffi and Bazhov's own tales, and Platonov's retellings of folk tales.
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