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A review by claudiamacpherson
Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark by Chronicle Books
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love classic folktales, and this was a wonderful collection. I liked how it was divided into sections based on the themes: transformation, wit, and journeys, which tend to be common in folktales (and are one of the reasons I love them so much!). One of the best things about folk tales is the rhythm and repetition, and I especially loved how the stories were told almost as if they were being spoken instead of written, invoking the oral traditions of storytelling.
Minor: Animal death, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment