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The Tale of the Firebird ~ 4 stars ~ It’s kind of funny how there isn’t any good moral here. It seems like disobeying benefitted Ivan. It’s an enjoyable story, nonetheless. And here’s a humorous tidbit: I initially misread “kingly gifts” as “kinky gifts,” which would have made this a much different story! 😂
— Jan 19, 2024 08:48AM
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The Six Swans ~ 3 stars ~ A lot of times, it does feel like a fairy tale is missing some key ingredient, and that felt especially true here. Funke’s notes were worthy of 5 stars, though.
— Mar 22, 2024 09:25AM
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Bluebeard ~ 4 stars ~ I was familiar enough with Bluebeard’s infamy to know what his wife would find in his secret room, but I didn’t know how the story would end. I’m satisfied with how it concluded, but I’d love it if someone worked out a retelling that made the wife the heroine of her own story. I really enjoyed Funke’s commentary on this one.
— Jan 23, 2024 09:12AM
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Through the Water Curtain ~ 4 stars ~ Well, that took an unexpected turn! I don’t agree with Funke’s assertion that this one is light-hearted. It’s fun, but it has folk horror vibes. There are a few aspects that are similar to The Wicker Man, but this is ultimately a much different story.
— Dec 29, 2023 07:02PM
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Kotura, Lord of the Winds ~ 2 stars ~ The stars are solely for Funke’s commentary, as I was relieved to find she acknowledged the problematic nature of the story. I did not enjoy this misogynistic tale at all.
— Dec 29, 2023 06:41PM
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The Boy Who Drew Cats ~ 4.5 stars ~ Of course the cats did it! I love how this focused on the importance of art.,
— Dec 18, 2023 07:26PM
