Apr 26, 2023robhatem rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love the atmospheric ink drawings and the retelling of the story, with Gaiman’s knack for compelling details - even, for example, the way Hansel and Gretel’s names were introduced. I enjoyed the notes at the end of the book too
Feb 07, 2020SidheWrites rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I was looking forward to Neil Gaiman's spin on this classic tale. Unfortunately, it doesn't bring anything new to the story. The illustrations are quite heavy-handed, created in what could have been an ominous and haunting black and white…
Jan 28, 2019Linyarai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Be brave, be bold, and keep your wits about you". This is a fabulous retelling of the Brothers Grimm story, and the illustrations are appropriately dark and spooky.
Jan 10, 2019AConsolver rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
4 Stars - I recommend if you enjoy dark fairy tale retellings.
The classic tale in Neil Gaiman's unique writing style.
Overall I enjoyed this retelling, it is quite similar to the original but has Neil Gaiman's unique writing voice…
Jun 04, 2015radiantlotusfineart rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it! I found it sparked discussion among the kids about how hungry they've ever been...
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Mar 12, 2015Cynthia_N rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
We all know that fairy tales are scary but with bright colorful pictures we (or I) often forget. The dark pictures accompanying this version make it known that this is a dark tale!
Jan 09, 2015NicLaBor rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Mattotti's drawings are haunting and daring. Gaiman's reimagining of the tale pales against the illustration. He doesn't introduce any real new idea to the story. Sure, he doesn't call the old woman a witch, but that doesn't change the…
Nov 14, 2014eferry rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Gaiman puts his own spin on the fairytale, but is also more faithful to the original. No more evil stepmothers- the biological mother is the one making the cruel choices in this book. There is no more witch- just a terrible, malevolent old…
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Hansel & Gretel