Review: A unforgettable modern fairy tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2013
Once again, Jenny Twist has pulled me into a what-if journey, in the manner of "Under the Tuscan Sun". Her work in this short story reminds me pleasantly of Maeve Binchy's writings, and her love of Spain is as clear as it is in her other works, Doppelganger and Domingo's Angel.Brilliantly tapping into the mind of a woman whose life is being planned for her, Jenny rescues June from the mundane and gives her a magical experience. In an opposite to the moral of learning to accept what you have in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life, Jenny challenges her readers to dare themselves to take chances. To take life by the horns and run with it.And then, in tune with her surname, she introduces an unexpected twist that is reminiscent of the original Red Riding Hood. Though the ending is unpredictable, it's strangely satisfying. It's simply stunning in its emotion, originality, and choice of words.Mantequero is an unforgettable modern fairy tale for adults. Read with a glass of good wine, preferably at sunset.