
The Signifying Power of Pearl: Medieval Literary and Cultural Contexts for the Transformation of Genre
Book
This book enhances our understanding of the exquisitely beautiful, fourteenth-century, Middle...

Sisi: Empress on Her Own: A Novel
Book
In this sweeping and powerful novel, New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki tells the...

Star Wars
Book
The release of Star Wars in 1977 marked the start of what would become a colossal global franchise....

LoganCrews (2861 KP) rated Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) in Movies
Jul 4, 2021

Lottie disney bookworm (1056 KP) rated Trying to Live Happily Ever After in Books
Oct 8, 2019
I was very intrigued by the concept of Trying to Live Happily Ever After: bringing fairytales into the modern age is right up my street and, on the whole, Clive Lilwall did not disappoint.
With 17 short stories in total I must admit I did not enjoy every tale.
Cinderella, in my opinion, was just as vapid as her stepsisters and it felt like her owning an old model of a mobile phone justified her to get "the prince". Granted, this may have been Lilwall's aim to show how we associate technology with social standing. However, I would have appreciated a stronger role model as opposed to the slightly kinder but still materialistic Cindy we received.
Unfortunately some of the fables were also lost on me but that may be because I am not familiar with the originals.
Nevertheless, some of Lilwall's tales will possibly stay with me forever. Red's granny getting saucy under a wolf skin; Hansel and Gretal getting fat and baked in a whole new way and, of course, the blunt, shameless, no-holds-barred adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes, starring a certain "president".
The writing is overly simplistic at times but this only highlights the roots of these tales as stories and fables.
The writing does not need to be complex when human actions and consequences are under the spotlight in such a humorous, satirical and thought provoking manner.
These are not the fairy tales you remember, they're not even revolting-rhymes-sort-of-for-kids. Not in the slightest. You have been warned.

Rainbow Unicorn Princess
Games and Entertainment
App
Welcome to the rainbow wonderland! Rainbow Princess is inviting you to visit her fairy land for a...

Waterfall Wallpaper.s Free β Beautiful Nature Background.s and HD Lock Screen Pictures
Lifestyle and Entertainment
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Embellish your phone with the collection of breathtaking nature wallpapers and backgrounds! Download...

Mermaid's Treasure - Dress Up, Decoration & Ocean Animals
Games and Education
App
Immerse yourself into the ocean depths and look for the valuable Mermaid's treasure: gold, pearls,...

Ronyell (38 KP) rated Rabbit Ears: The Fool and the Flying Ship in TV
Aug 4, 2020
The only problem with this story is that Henrik Drescher's illustrations might be an acquired taste for many people. Some people might like Henrik Drescher's illustrations for its creativity and its bizarre style while others might hate the artwork for being too ugly or too bizarre.
Overall, "The Fool and the Flying Ship" is a fun and creative video to watch and I am sure that many viewers will enjoy this story for its surreal humor and creative tone!

The Girl in The Tower: The Winternight Trilogy
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A remarkable young woman blazes her own trail, from the backwoods of Russia to the court of Moscow,...
Fantasy