Author: Adam Gidwitz
I picked this one up because as i've mentioned in previous posts, I have a thing for fairytales. I myself happen to own a copy of Grimm's household tales that was one of the first printings in english in the USA. A beautiful old book.
This one, based on the cover, I imagined to be for younger people, and young teens. It is not so. It is enjoyable for all ages I think.
The first thing that I have to say about it, is that it is spattered throughout by the author/narrator egging on the reader. He very much reminds me of the grandfather in "The princess bride", how he stops to ask the child if he's okay and such. I adore it.
This book is based on many of the original Grimm tales (many of which were toned down yet bloody versions of folk stories.) and does not spare in the gory details. Instead of telling the stories each on their own, or rewriting them directly the author spins them into a longer continuous tale with Hansel and Gretel as the main characters.
The stories included and manipulated include: Faithful Johannes, Hansel and Gretel, The Seven Ravens, Brother and Sister, The Robber Bridegroom, and The Devil and his Three Golden Hairs.
It is well done, and I may end up getting this for my nephews at some point, if not for myself.
It is also part of a (three I believe) book series. Quite curious.
Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Dark-Grimm-Adam-Gidwitz/dp/0525423346
ISBN: 978-0-14-241967-0
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