Review: An Excellent and Refreshing Interpretation of Russian Folk Lore
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 29, 2013
I love it when someone can take something like an old Russian Folk Tale, like this one and make it their own. Very well done! I enjoyed the flow of the story as it keeps moving straight ahead with a captivating plot. The elegance of the story is in the simplicity of the writing, one that anyone can follow and enjoy. I got as much enjoyment out of it as my 5 year old grandson.Those familiar with Russian Folk Tales know that sometimes in the translation something gets lost and the flow and plot gets interrupted. This isn't the case here. If anything, this old folk tale served to inspire the author in creating a great read. I also was intrigued by the originality to a more modern twist to the story while still preserving the integrity of a mythology that needs to be bought to the forefront more often. There is a great wealth of stories in Russian Folk Tales and I for one, appreciate a fresh and different perspective on "Russian Fairy Tales"