scrow1022's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed seeing the different artists, but if this weren't part of a series and containing significant plot points, I probably wouldn't keep it.
joanarcherknight's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mschlat's review against another edition
3.0
I was expecting a one-off with little connection to the main storyline, but you do see some plot advancement here that affects Fables. I liked the writing, but the use of different artists (sometimes for only a page) did not work for me --- too many adjustments to make.
gentlemanbeggar's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
2.25
marimoose's review against another edition
3.0
Been meaning to pick up some of the Fairest issues after seeing them at the comics store, but settled for a library loan of Fairest in All the Land. Girl power, right?
Ever since the issue she had shown up (Fables #22), I've always adored Cinderella, and second to Snow, she's probably my favorite fair-faced gal in Fabletown. That and the fact that this collection of tales was a fairy tale whodunit became the clincher for me. And who doesn't love a bit of murder every now and then, eh?
That said, there really should be a place to tell me what part of the Fables canon the stories are in, 'cause I was running into spoilers of things I did not get to yet in the actual Fables series. Those slightly put a damper on things, especially since I'm still not caught up on what happens past volume 16, and apparently this was supposed to be a standalone. But anyway, other than that, I liked the compilation, certainly didn't mind the change in artwork (I got used to it after The Sandman series), and adored the characters, so yes.
Ever since the issue she had shown up (Fables #22), I've always adored Cinderella, and second to Snow, she's probably my favorite fair-faced gal in Fabletown. That and the fact that this collection of tales was a fairy tale whodunit became the clincher for me. And who doesn't love a bit of murder every now and then, eh?
That said, there really should be a place to tell me what part of the Fables canon the stories are in, 'cause I was running into spoilers of things I did not get to yet in the actual Fables series. Those slightly put a damper on things, especially since I'm still not caught up on what happens past volume 16, and apparently this was supposed to be a standalone. But anyway, other than that, I liked the compilation, certainly didn't mind the change in artwork (I got used to it after The Sandman series), and adored the characters, so yes.
bethsreadingjourney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
yuliia_trevi's review against another edition
4.0
The story is interesting. The art - oh my god, I really liked it. It's like eye candy.
I didn't really liked the "non comic" part of it. But the rest was great!
Cinderella works as a detective to find out who is killing beauties.
Magic car and mirror play big role in the book. Fun read.
I didn't really liked the "non comic" part of it. But the rest was great!
Cinderella works as a detective to find out who is killing beauties.
Magic car and mirror play big role in the book. Fun read.
amyg88's review against another edition
1.0
So some of the strongest fables can be killed easily by a twerp with a magic sword? I don't mind seeing popular characters die, but it has to fit within the rules of the story -- Snow White was able to recover from a bullet to the brain early in this series because her story was so strong -- people knew her story and that saved her. Now she can just be stabbed, then done? Bellflower? The Snow Queen? Lake? The Blue Fairy? Narrative consistency is a virtue.
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
3.0
*originally read October 2014; did a re-reading January 2016
This was actually the first book I read in the Fables series. It is not a good book to start with (contrary to the summary). I was questioning who people were and what happened so far in the story. Upon my re-reading of the book, I both enjoyed it more and disliked it. The placement of the story in the Fables universe timeline makes no sense. Characters who are dead showing up and people who die in this book turn up alive in later books. Camelot and Rose Red are mentioned way before this idea came to fruition in Vol 20 of Fables. There were other little inconsistencies that caught my eye and jarred me out of the story.
This was actually the first book I read in the Fables series. It is not a good book to start with (contrary to the summary). I was questioning who people were and what happened so far in the story. Upon my re-reading of the book, I both enjoyed it more and disliked it. The placement of the story in the Fables universe timeline makes no sense. Characters who are dead showing up and people who die in this book turn up alive in later books. Camelot and Rose Red are mentioned way before this idea came to fruition in Vol 20 of Fables. There were other little inconsistencies that caught my eye and jarred me out of the story.
amber_lea84's review
4.0
lol, Cinderella as a detective.
I'm just so here for everything being so gritty. I do think some of the details of this story don't really make sense, but honestly this is one of those things where what I liked sticks out in my mind more than what I didn't. I don't really care about the plot that much. I like this weird fucked up world where everything is so bleak.
I'm just so here for everything being so gritty. I do think some of the details of this story don't really make sense, but honestly this is one of those things where what I liked sticks out in my mind more than what I didn't. I don't really care about the plot that much. I like this weird fucked up world where everything is so bleak.