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A review by kikiandarrowsfishshelf
Once Upon a Time by Serena Valentino, FSc
4.0
I'm not sure if I like the artwork. I don't hate it, but sometimes a few panels, in particular with the first two stories, would be slightly confusing.
This collection of 1-6 in the series presents two stories about vampires, a retelling of Snow White, a retelling of Cinderella, and the story of Gwen. The conceit that holds the stories together is a rag doll named Annabelle, who feels she must be cursed. The stories are very dark. It's like the Twilight Zone meets Dahl meets Tales from the Darkside with Muppets.
Yes, it shoulds like it shouldn't work, but it does. It works very well.
While none of the stories are bad, "Gwen's Story" and "Cinderella" are the best two. The Cinderella is one of the best versions I've read in a long time.
While the artwork is confusing, it does match the stories. Using color or a slighly more cuddly style would not work.
This collection of 1-6 in the series presents two stories about vampires, a retelling of Snow White, a retelling of Cinderella, and the story of Gwen. The conceit that holds the stories together is a rag doll named Annabelle, who feels she must be cursed. The stories are very dark. It's like the Twilight Zone meets Dahl meets Tales from the Darkside with Muppets.
Yes, it shoulds like it shouldn't work, but it does. It works very well.
While none of the stories are bad, "Gwen's Story" and "Cinderella" are the best two. The Cinderella is one of the best versions I've read in a long time.
While the artwork is confusing, it does match the stories. Using color or a slighly more cuddly style would not work.