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Required Reading Remixed, volume 2
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143 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Jeff Conner
20 books3 followersJeff Conner is a contributing editor for IDW Publishing and a World Fantasy Award Nominee.
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May 30, 2014
More delightful, disturbing literary mash-ups. This time the topics are:
Alice V. Snow White
Loki in 90210
Sid Vicious meets Voodoo Queen
Emily Dickinson Meets Death
Dr. Moreau V. Hollywood
Alice V. Snow White
Loki in 90210
Sid Vicious meets Voodoo Queen
Emily Dickinson Meets Death
Dr. Moreau V. Hollywood
May 16, 2017
Read this after I discovered The Looking Glass Wars and developed an interest in reimagined fairytales. I forget exactly when I read it in 2012 (though it was summer or later) and my exact thoughts; I liked it, but didn't hold on to it, so I imagine it was probably around a three.
September 28, 2015
I'm afraid I cannot give this book a glowing recommendation. Mostly due to the fact that only 2 of the 5 stories appealed to me.
The tale about Alice and Snow White was entertaining. A rather different take on the magic mirror and the looking glass. You got a clear image of how the world worked and got a feel for the characters quickly.
The tale of Loki was just not as engaging. Loki's dating life is truthfully not a thing that interests me. Especially, as the story hints at the events prior to this story which sounds like a far more interesting read. Unfortunate that.
Sid Vicious's tale just didn't intrigue me. I have little interest or knowledge of the Sex Pistols to begin with, but beyond that I have little interest in reading sexual conquests and drug addiction.
The tale of Miss Dickinson and Death is the reason this gets 3 stars instead of 2. It was lovely. It was poetic (taking real life quotes to further embellish the story). I truly got wrapped up in the story and would be happy to read more by that author.
Dr. Moreau had a few quotable lines, but overall it didn't really speak to me. It just didn't. I think it would appeal to other though and may be worth a read for a different person.
The tale about Alice and Snow White was entertaining. A rather different take on the magic mirror and the looking glass. You got a clear image of how the world worked and got a feel for the characters quickly.
The tale of Loki was just not as engaging. Loki's dating life is truthfully not a thing that interests me. Especially, as the story hints at the events prior to this story which sounds like a far more interesting read. Unfortunate that.
Sid Vicious's tale just didn't intrigue me. I have little interest or knowledge of the Sex Pistols to begin with, but beyond that I have little interest in reading sexual conquests and drug addiction.
The tale of Miss Dickinson and Death is the reason this gets 3 stars instead of 2. It was lovely. It was poetic (taking real life quotes to further embellish the story). I truly got wrapped up in the story and would be happy to read more by that author.
Dr. Moreau had a few quotable lines, but overall it didn't really speak to me. It just didn't. I think it would appeal to other though and may be worth a read for a different person.
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