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Ktieb tas-Sħaħar
"Mela darba waħda,
kien hemm vilaġġ li kien miżgħud bin-nagħaġ. Kienu bil-bosta. Ta' lwien differenti, min iswed, min bajdani, min kemxejn safrani. Iżda lkoll flimkien kellhom ħaġa waħda komuni, moħħ ċkejken ta' piżella. Kienu jafdaw lir-rgħajja b'għajnejhom magħluqa, jimxu fejn jgħidulhom u jħalluhom jerdgħulhom il-ħalib sal-inqas qattra minn filgħodu sa filgħaxija. Flieli monotonija; ħamest ijiem infila b'ħinijiet fissi, kuljum bħal ta' qablu għajr l-isem tal-ġurnata."
Nisġa ta' stejjer li jlaqqgħuna mad-Daqqaq tal-Fifra, iqajmu lis-Sbejħa Rieqda u jreġġgħu lura l-aħwa Hansel u Gretel. Stejjer li kienu għat-tfal imma reġgħu saru tal-kbar. Stejjer notturni u oskuri fejn is-sarkażmu ma jonqosx.
kien hemm vilaġġ li kien miżgħud bin-nagħaġ. Kienu bil-bosta. Ta' lwien differenti, min iswed, min bajdani, min kemxejn safrani. Iżda lkoll flimkien kellhom ħaġa waħda komuni, moħħ ċkejken ta' piżella. Kienu jafdaw lir-rgħajja b'għajnejhom magħluqa, jimxu fejn jgħidulhom u jħalluhom jerdgħulhom il-ħalib sal-inqas qattra minn filgħodu sa filgħaxija. Flieli monotonija; ħamest ijiem infila b'ħinijiet fissi, kuljum bħal ta' qablu għajr l-isem tal-ġurnata."
Nisġa ta' stejjer li jlaqqgħuna mad-Daqqaq tal-Fifra, iqajmu lis-Sbejħa Rieqda u jreġġgħu lura l-aħwa Hansel u Gretel. Stejjer li kienu għat-tfal imma reġgħu saru tal-kbar. Stejjer notturni u oskuri fejn is-sarkażmu ma jonqosx.
92 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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August 29, 2023
Immaginaw il-hrejjef ta' tfulitna, bhal Hansel u Gretel, li tant sahhruna meta konna zghar, imma interpretati f'din id-dinja kaotika li qieghdin nghixu fiha illum. Kif tistghu tahsbu, l-innoccenza u s-semplicità ta' dawn il-hrejjef tisparixxi. Minnflok, dawn l-istejjer juru ftit fuq fuq il-hajja kurrenti ta' din l-umanità, b'mod specjali l-hajja fuq din il-gebla f'nofs il-Mediterran. Allura nsibu temi bhal razzismu, sess, abbuz ta' kull ghamla u forma, politika, religjon u r-realtà qarsa tal-hajja. Tajjeb allura li wiehed ikun ippreparat li jitniggez xi ftit fil-laham il-haj u jitghallem japprezza is-sarkazmu. Ghoxejt fuq l-umorizmu oskur li jiddomina tul il-ktieb kollu...Ghaliex iva, kif probabilment riedet twassal l-awtrici, ir-realtà prezenti specjalment fuq din il-Blata, hija oskura...Nidhku, nibku? Min jaf...Forsi nifthu aktar ghajnejna...Ogghobni wkoll il-Malti dirett imma deskrittiv li uzat l-awtrici. U ma nghidux ghar-ritratti artistici li jakkumpanjaw uhud mill-istejjer! Ovvjament, il-ktieb huwa immirat ghal udenzja adulta u matura. Ktieb li mhux se jihodlok hafna hin, ghaliex itik li tkompli taqra, imma ta' min li wiehed jaqrah ghaliex ihallik tirrifletti. Xoghol tajjeb!
February 4, 2023
Quite a unique book in Maltese. The fairytale based stories are not so fairytalish at all! They are a reflection of real life stories with a twist. Each story sheds light on familiar stereotypes of people, and the crazy life we all make part of. Every time I read a story I found myself feeling entertained, intrigued, and reflective. I could never predict the ending! I also loved how descriptive the author was with her authentic Maltese vocabulary. Would be curious to see what would come out in her next book.
February 4, 2023
Fairy tales with a twist - in which the reader comes face to face with the realities we are living in the modern world. Not a book to read all at one go but ideally a story is read each time so that you really take the full meaning behind it
June 18, 2023
Kunċett sabiħ. Kitba mpittra. Kien hemm stejjer setgħu jimirħu ħafna iktar. U stejjer oħra li kienu jagħmlu anke għal novella tajba. Ibqa' ikteb.
February 18, 2023
In 'Ktieb tas-Shahar', Rowena brilliantly manages to retell the iconic fairytale stories we all know and love, while modernising them by using current political and social themes, as well as the duality of religion.
I loved reading these localised, darker versions of the stories. While certainly not suitable for children, adults can appreciate the underlying messages and themes woven throughout the entire collection.
Effortlessly relatable, you will find yourself reflecting on these stories and questioning whether certain behaviour applies to you too (or those around you).
The writing itself is a testament to Rowena's ability to combine classic characters and stories, turn them on its head and create something relevant to the reader and the now.
All around, I would recommend this book to adults for its ability to be an enjoyable, addicting and short read while still managing to comment on important current political, religious and social themes.
I loved reading these localised, darker versions of the stories. While certainly not suitable for children, adults can appreciate the underlying messages and themes woven throughout the entire collection.
Effortlessly relatable, you will find yourself reflecting on these stories and questioning whether certain behaviour applies to you too (or those around you).
The writing itself is a testament to Rowena's ability to combine classic characters and stories, turn them on its head and create something relevant to the reader and the now.
All around, I would recommend this book to adults for its ability to be an enjoyable, addicting and short read while still managing to comment on important current political, religious and social themes.
April 19, 2023
Fairy tales for adults where like life most things don't have a happy ending!a fantastic book in Maltese
April 17, 2023
Stejjer ghall-adulti. Nafu l-parti l-kbira ta dawn l-istejjer. Pero ma nafuhomx kif inhuma miktubin f’dan il-ktieb.
Stejjer li jgieghluk tahseb u tirrealizza hafna affarijiet li jigru madwarna kuljum.
Nissuġġerixxi li tixtru dan il-ktieb u taqrawh
Stejjer li jgieghluk tahseb u tirrealizza hafna affarijiet li jigru madwarna kuljum.
Nissuġġerixxi li tixtru dan il-ktieb u taqrawh
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