*I was given an audio ARC of The Scary Book of Fairy Tales in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author for my copy of the audiobook*
Synopsis:
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away . . . Will you dare to unearth the horrors lurking beneath these once-innocent stories?
This spine-chilling anthology weaves together real fairy tales from cultures across the globe, unmasking the eerie and unsettling narratives that have been whispered through generations. From the chilling depths of the Brothers Grimm’s Germany to the haunting folklore of Japan, these stories were never meant for the faint of heart.
Discover the true terror of “Little Red Cap,” where the woodsman may arrive too late to save the day, or “Bluebeard,” a tale of matrimonial horror and secrets lurking in locked chambers. Encounter the chilling “Baba Yaga,” a witch from Slavic folklore who feasts on those who dare to trespass, and the sinister “Teke-Teke” from Japan, a vengeful spirit seeking her missing legs.
Perfect for lovers of history, culture, and the macabre, The Scary Book of Fairy Tales captivates with its blend of horror and enchantment. These authentic tales promise to thrill and haunt, inviting you to explore the shadowy corners of global folklore. Are you ready to uncover the terrifying truths behind these timeless stories?
Review:
When this popped up on NetGalley I was really intrigued. I was a big fan of fairy tales growing up, both Disney and the original stories, so I really wanted to check this out. I thought this was going to have twisty new endings to the classics, but nope, they’re basically just the original tales.
So yeah, this entire audiobook is just some guy regurgitating fairy tales, with no originality added to them, and is for some reason marketing it as ‘scary’. Everyone knows the original tales are dark, twisted and very violent. This isn’t big news.
Also, the narrator was painfully robotic. It felt like I was being read the instructions on how to put together a bookcase. I was so bored that I didn’t actually finish the entire audiobook.
If you want to read the more intense and violent versions of classic fairy tales just read the original stories. Don’t bother checking out this book, it’s really not worth your time or money.
I think this may be my shortest review yet but there’s really nothing else to comment on.
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