A review by ladyofthelake68
The Fairest of Them All by Carolyn Turgeon
4.0
I read this book in one day. It is not a difficult read. I would not recommend it for young readers though, there are some elements that might be difficult for them. More mature readers can fully appreciate Turgeon's work if they are familiar with the Grimm brother's versions of Rapunzel and Snow White.
I love how Turgeon was able to seamlessly combine two classical fairy tales into a new story that is both familiar and surprising. Throughout the book I kept thinking I knew where Turgeon was going with the story, only to be surprised when she took the story elsewhere. Everyone knows that the Evil Queen is a villain, but is she really? What was life like for her? These are the questions that Turgeon explores in this book.
Anyone who loves retold fairy tales will love this book.
I love how Turgeon was able to seamlessly combine two classical fairy tales into a new story that is both familiar and surprising. Throughout the book I kept thinking I knew where Turgeon was going with the story, only to be surprised when she took the story elsewhere. Everyone knows that the Evil Queen is a villain, but is she really? What was life like for her? These are the questions that Turgeon explores in this book.
Anyone who loves retold fairy tales will love this book.