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Carthick's Unfairy Tales #2
More Unfairy Tales
A knight rescues a damsel in distress. They marry, the whole kingdom rejoices, and everyone lives happily ever after. The end.
Or at least that's what Official sources say. But what tales do insiders tell? What secrets lie buried deep inside Davey Jones' Locker?
What, dear reader, about The Unfairy tales?
The stories the Knight-in-Shining-Armour and the Damsel-in-Distress have never wanted you to know. Tales which Fairyland had kept locked up in secret and thrown away the key. Until our rogue bard went back in time and ferreted out skeletons hidden within secret cupboards of desolate mansions.
Our fearless crusader of truth and justice brings to you the second volume of revelations from fairyland.
You will find five more unfairy tales hidden within the pages of this tiny tome, the sequel to Carthick's Unfairy Tales. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to reclaim their own histories. Of spurned witches and lost wolves. These stories are going to change everything you have ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and magic peddled by the Fae.
Or at least that's what Official sources say. But what tales do insiders tell? What secrets lie buried deep inside Davey Jones' Locker?
What, dear reader, about The Unfairy tales?
The stories the Knight-in-Shining-Armour and the Damsel-in-Distress have never wanted you to know. Tales which Fairyland had kept locked up in secret and thrown away the key. Until our rogue bard went back in time and ferreted out skeletons hidden within secret cupboards of desolate mansions.
Our fearless crusader of truth and justice brings to you the second volume of revelations from fairyland.
You will find five more unfairy tales hidden within the pages of this tiny tome, the sequel to Carthick's Unfairy Tales. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to reclaim their own histories. Of spurned witches and lost wolves. These stories are going to change everything you have ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and magic peddled by the Fae.
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144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2019
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About the author
T.F. Carthick
7 books58 followersT F Carthick is a Bangalore-based writer and blogger who has been blogging since 2008. He is an avid reader of Children’s Fiction, Science-fiction and Fantasy. Enid Blyton, J K Rowling, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Neil Gaiman and Douglas Adams are some of his favorite authors. His paranormal thriller ‘Bellary’ was one of the three stories in the book Sirens Spell Danger, published in 2013. Six of his stories have featured in multi-author anthologies and literary magazines.
He has written over 50 short stories, many of which can be read for free on his blog www.karthikl.com.
He is an Engineer and MBA from India’s premier institutes IIT, Madras and IIM, Ahmedabad and currently works as an Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Consultant at one of the world’s leading Consulting Firms.
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He has written over 50 short stories, many of which can be read for free on his blog www.karthikl.com.
He is an Engineer and MBA from India’s premier institutes IIT, Madras and IIM, Ahmedabad and currently works as an Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Consultant at one of the world’s leading Consulting Firms.
His Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/threerealmso...
His Twitter Handle - @TF_Carthick
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July 29, 2019
What happens when an avid reader or call him a sort of a Bookaholic turns into a writer? A man with a wildest imagination or a man with a mission to even further better the characters that not only he himself loved or still loves since childhood but we also love the same characters. In my wildest imagination I have dreamed of seeing a fight sequence between Batman and Superman and the best thing is that the makers actually delivered it to us a few years back. I have even imagined how the discussion will go if John Galt meets Howard Roark someday :) can you beat that. And guess what, Author has fulfilled that imagination through his Unfairy tales, not exactly the same characters but the Fairy characters and how beautifully :). These days there comes hardly a book which is able to keep a smile on my face throughout its length (barely 140 pages in this case) and makes me stare in blank space thinking about it. And on top of that Author's way of story telling is so beautiful, simple, philosophical and what not that I felt as if he was talking to me sitting right in front of me and not that I was reading the printed words. He has already proved his mettle with his first book which was totally awesome and so is the prequel but again I have serious complains about this that it is too too short and no ways writers like Carthik should be allowed to come out with a book with only 140 pages, they should be forced to not to come out with anything less than 300 in one outing, if only that was in my powers.
Not to give out any spoilers but if you have read his previous book, you already know that all these Unfairy Tales are told from the point of view of the oddest characters that we could ever imagine :) and that is the beauty of it, as we really need to read carefully to know who the person is who is telling the story :) I wish I could tell you more about it. On top of that Mr. Carthik is climbing the ladder quite fast to become my favorite Author from the current times by not giving anything away not in Index or the story titles - can you beat that? I hate those books where the chapter titles gives away at least half of it but here he has done it so smartly that I was left guessing as what could the story be about? Like I said that Roark and Galt connection, imagine a character from this story tries to shoot down the other character from other story on the ground that his or her is way better than the other one's :) Hahalarious it was and such a unique idea. And I want to stand up and clap for the supremely talented man for the choice of character names :) I am craving to tell you but won't as that will spoil the fun for you people. Have you heart of a Nazi shoemaker? You will love him if you get to read his story.
We all love the Fairies but is there a story which makes you fall in love with a Witch? Please tell me about it, I would love to read it and you need to read this as I just told you about the same. Although he calls them the Unfairy Tales :) but you get a hang why he calls them that. One line which stuck with me big time in one of his stories was so beautiful that I will never ever forget in my life meaning "Hope is such big betrayer". And there are so many little gems thrown to a very good measure in every story especially when non humans talk about us humans. Oh! and before I end this and forget the most important part, you've got to read the Acknowledgement section in the end, even that will put a big smile on your face especially if you belong to any Book-reader's community in the online world.
Have you read "Carthik's Unfairy Tales" or "More Unfairy Tales", if not, you've got to get both and read them back to back and I so much wish that the Author takes Writing as his full-time job in the very near future and write a full fledged Novel with at-least 500 pages if not more.
PS: Do not miss that terrific short story cum futuristic upcoming book (hoping) on an "Indian Religion" that will put a big smile on your face by the time you decode what it is about.
Not to give out any spoilers but if you have read his previous book, you already know that all these Unfairy Tales are told from the point of view of the oddest characters that we could ever imagine :) and that is the beauty of it, as we really need to read carefully to know who the person is who is telling the story :) I wish I could tell you more about it. On top of that Mr. Carthik is climbing the ladder quite fast to become my favorite Author from the current times by not giving anything away not in Index or the story titles - can you beat that? I hate those books where the chapter titles gives away at least half of it but here he has done it so smartly that I was left guessing as what could the story be about? Like I said that Roark and Galt connection, imagine a character from this story tries to shoot down the other character from other story on the ground that his or her is way better than the other one's :) Hahalarious it was and such a unique idea. And I want to stand up and clap for the supremely talented man for the choice of character names :) I am craving to tell you but won't as that will spoil the fun for you people. Have you heart of a Nazi shoemaker? You will love him if you get to read his story.
We all love the Fairies but is there a story which makes you fall in love with a Witch? Please tell me about it, I would love to read it and you need to read this as I just told you about the same. Although he calls them the Unfairy Tales :) but you get a hang why he calls them that. One line which stuck with me big time in one of his stories was so beautiful that I will never ever forget in my life meaning "Hope is such big betrayer". And there are so many little gems thrown to a very good measure in every story especially when non humans talk about us humans. Oh! and before I end this and forget the most important part, you've got to read the Acknowledgement section in the end, even that will put a big smile on your face especially if you belong to any Book-reader's community in the online world.
Have you read "Carthik's Unfairy Tales" or "More Unfairy Tales", if not, you've got to get both and read them back to back and I so much wish that the Author takes Writing as his full-time job in the very near future and write a full fledged Novel with at-least 500 pages if not more.
PS: Do not miss that terrific short story cum futuristic upcoming book (hoping) on an "Indian Religion" that will put a big smile on your face by the time you decode what it is about.
September 19, 2019
Get ready to unravel the mysteries of the mind, look at fairy tales with different eyes, and feel amazed by the author’s ingenuity. Here while dark characters shine, and lend hope, the behavior of some we’ve idolized / sympathized with since childhood, leave us thinking.
More Unfairy Tales is without doubt, creativity at its best. Serving a fare of five stories (fairy tales) that have been with us since early childhood, the author delves into the vagaries of the mind, and reveals how one’s behavior and actions are often governed by emotions such as empathy, sympathy, distrust, love, jealousy, greed, etc… The stories each are unique in themselves, in that they look at the fairy tales from a divergent perspective, provide an altogether different insight into the villains of yore, bring out their bright side and of course offer food or thought. Who would have thought that simple fairy tales meant to regale little ones hold so much potential within them that they can set the adult thinking? But then Author T F Carthick , is a man who searches for the unknown within the known. If his earlier book on the same lines, i.e. ‘Carthick’s Unfairy Tales: A retelling of seven tales from the days of the yore’ was a pleasant surprise, then this one is even better.
VERDICT
A book that will see you smile all the way, and leave you craving or more, ‘More Unfairy Tales’ is definitely a must read.
More Unfairy Tales is without doubt, creativity at its best. Serving a fare of five stories (fairy tales) that have been with us since early childhood, the author delves into the vagaries of the mind, and reveals how one’s behavior and actions are often governed by emotions such as empathy, sympathy, distrust, love, jealousy, greed, etc… The stories each are unique in themselves, in that they look at the fairy tales from a divergent perspective, provide an altogether different insight into the villains of yore, bring out their bright side and of course offer food or thought. Who would have thought that simple fairy tales meant to regale little ones hold so much potential within them that they can set the adult thinking? But then Author T F Carthick , is a man who searches for the unknown within the known. If his earlier book on the same lines, i.e. ‘Carthick’s Unfairy Tales: A retelling of seven tales from the days of the yore’ was a pleasant surprise, then this one is even better.
VERDICT
A book that will see you smile all the way, and leave you craving or more, ‘More Unfairy Tales’ is definitely a must read.
September 22, 2019
Most of the times a story is written and read from the protagonist’s point of view. The story portrays the good as good and bad as bad. But as every coin has two sides, similarly every story, too, has two sides.
If one has read Unfairy Tales (the first book of the series) by the author, one will have a fairly good idea of what to expect. But the author has crossed my expectations. If the first book was mind-blowing, the second book, More Unfairy Tales just left me speechless.
Five more fairy tales, five more unusually usual stories, which we have been hearing since we can remember but this time through the antagonist’s point of view.
Most of the times the villains are portrayed as evil, cunning and mean to make the protagonists look good, but we always forget that they are made to look bad so that others can look good. But no one notices their side of the story.
The author has created new versions of five classics
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Beauty and the Beast
Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel
The Shoemaker and the elves.
And I am truly amazed by the new version. The language used is lucid. I loved the creative and innovative cover image. The book is so addictive that you end up finishing it at one go and is also a light read which lifts your mood.
More Unfairy Tales is definitely a must-read by one and all.
If one has read Unfairy Tales (the first book of the series) by the author, one will have a fairly good idea of what to expect. But the author has crossed my expectations. If the first book was mind-blowing, the second book, More Unfairy Tales just left me speechless.
Five more fairy tales, five more unusually usual stories, which we have been hearing since we can remember but this time through the antagonist’s point of view.
Most of the times the villains are portrayed as evil, cunning and mean to make the protagonists look good, but we always forget that they are made to look bad so that others can look good. But no one notices their side of the story.
The author has created new versions of five classics
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Beauty and the Beast
Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel
The Shoemaker and the elves.
And I am truly amazed by the new version. The language used is lucid. I loved the creative and innovative cover image. The book is so addictive that you end up finishing it at one go and is also a light read which lifts your mood.
More Unfairy Tales is definitely a must-read by one and all.
September 19, 2019
And T.F. Carthick has done it again. Taken five more fairy tales and turned them upside down. Well not exactly upside down, but looked at them from a different character’s point of view.
In this second book of the series he has chosen five popular fairy tales:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Beauty and the Beast
Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel
The Shoemaker and the elves.
Have you ever heard these stories from the dwarfs point of view or thought about what the witch felt at losing Rapunzel, the only child she had ever known?
I read this book at the end of a long tiring day and within minutes I was laughing out loud at the dry wit with which the book is peppered. I could not put it down and finished it in one go. The author has a knack for getting inside the character’s heads and making them come alive, be it the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood or the elves in the Shoemaker and the Elves.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
In this second book of the series he has chosen five popular fairy tales:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Beauty and the Beast
Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel
The Shoemaker and the elves.
Have you ever heard these stories from the dwarfs point of view or thought about what the witch felt at losing Rapunzel, the only child she had ever known?
I read this book at the end of a long tiring day and within minutes I was laughing out loud at the dry wit with which the book is peppered. I could not put it down and finished it in one go. The author has a knack for getting inside the character’s heads and making them come alive, be it the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood or the elves in the Shoemaker and the Elves.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
October 17, 2019
I loved the first volume of the retold fairy tales--Carthick's Unfairy Tales. I loved it so much that reading this second volume was a given.
I'm delighted to find that Carthick has written another winner, every bit as engaging as the first book. I loved his unique take on all the timeless classics but I particularly loved the retelling of Snowhite and the seven dwarfs. The observations of the dwarfs are insightful and pithy. One must nod one's head--ruefully--for those observations are bang on.
I also loved Shoes and Man--the story about The Elves and the Shoemaker. Not only is it an accurate commentary on the greed and avarice of men, but also teaches us how meddling in someone else's life--as the elves did--can create problems for them, no matter how kindly your intentions!
Reading these stories teaches another valuable lesson--one humanity needs to learn desperately. The lesson is:
There is not just one narrative, one perspective to a story. Just as your point of view looks valid to you, the other person's point of view is as valid to them.
Have you not heard people exclaim--How can he not see it? Well, he can see it because his own priorities, his own world-view have coloured his glasses. The white ball looks blue to him, just as the same white ball looks red to you! If you think the red tint is valid, well so is the blue one.
What I also liked about this retelling is that Carthick has ensured that his lead characters are not passive ninnies but men and women of gumption and courage. They don't helplessly let events take them where they will. They stand on their two feet and take responsibility for their lives.
Children definitely need to learn that--and so do many adults. In fact, I wonder if the Unfairy Tales were not written primarily for the adults who've grown up steeped in the wimpy version.
The author’s imagination and vision are extraordinary. It isn't easy to see a story through the eyes of another character. Kudos to Carthick for doing it, and doing it so well.
I'm delighted to find that Carthick has written another winner, every bit as engaging as the first book. I loved his unique take on all the timeless classics but I particularly loved the retelling of Snowhite and the seven dwarfs. The observations of the dwarfs are insightful and pithy. One must nod one's head--ruefully--for those observations are bang on.
I also loved Shoes and Man--the story about The Elves and the Shoemaker. Not only is it an accurate commentary on the greed and avarice of men, but also teaches us how meddling in someone else's life--as the elves did--can create problems for them, no matter how kindly your intentions!
Reading these stories teaches another valuable lesson--one humanity needs to learn desperately. The lesson is:
There is not just one narrative, one perspective to a story. Just as your point of view looks valid to you, the other person's point of view is as valid to them.
Have you not heard people exclaim--How can he not see it? Well, he can see it because his own priorities, his own world-view have coloured his glasses. The white ball looks blue to him, just as the same white ball looks red to you! If you think the red tint is valid, well so is the blue one.
What I also liked about this retelling is that Carthick has ensured that his lead characters are not passive ninnies but men and women of gumption and courage. They don't helplessly let events take them where they will. They stand on their two feet and take responsibility for their lives.
Children definitely need to learn that--and so do many adults. In fact, I wonder if the Unfairy Tales were not written primarily for the adults who've grown up steeped in the wimpy version.
The author’s imagination and vision are extraordinary. It isn't easy to see a story through the eyes of another character. Kudos to Carthick for doing it, and doing it so well.
October 18, 2019
Coming to my recent read, More Unfairy Tales, I think Carthick has coined a new word - Unfairy. Well, whether it will be added to the Oxford dictionary or not, only time will tell. For now, he has brought out characters to the forefront, who are either the antagonists or the side characters.
If On a Winter's night:
The POV is of the dwarves. Those cute little things we tend to ignore in our narration of Snow White. Carthik has brought their irritation, their love, and their protective nature for Snow in his unique style.
Lost love's labors:
One of the best in this series as the feelings of the witch is taken into consideration. Why she turned the young prince into a beast has some exciting twists. The ending for a romance lover like me, was disappointing, especially after all the tribulations mentioned.
The Jungle Tale:
Again a unique perspective, though complicated. A tinge of sadness too. A little girl, unloved, is sent out to the woods to meet her grandmother. A wolf follows her journey, but he is not the main villain in the story. How the huntsman comes and helps out, and why does he help out, forms the base of the story.
Daughters and Lovers
The story of Rapunzel. The most positive story in the lot where I liked the ending. Especially after reading the rest, I loved the fighting spirit of the girl. Here a special mention must be made on the character sketch of the witch. Carthik gave her a heart - which seems to be missing even in the original take.
Shoes and Man is a portrayal of human greed, which is never-ending and unrealistic. Societal norms of having more than others are often a measurement of our happiness. Even the elves are left bewildered at the demands of the humans.
Coming to the character portrayal, I have to say that the author loves to experiment. Even in his first book, Unfairy tales, he had brought out many shades of the characters. While the first book is perfect for children and adults, I am a bit concerned about the way this book is written. Satire at its best, but a tinge of cynicism can't be overlooked.
Every character is well defined. All the stories run smoothly except The Jungle Tale. While stories like Daughters and Lovers and Lost love's Labour took me to another world, The Jungle Tale confused me. It was after putting away the book did I realize that there were a few missing dots. I couldn't connect the two wolves. On the other hand, when I met the witches in Lost Love's Labour and Daughters and Lover, I could relate to the witches. Tells a lot about me. :D
What makes Carthick apart from other writers is his ability to twist things, the foundation of which was laid a long time ago. You need to keep your focus on the stories, or you will never know where the twist is coming from. Great language with a considerable dose of imagination - Carthik I hope is on his way to write Many More Unfairy Tales.
If On a Winter's night:
The POV is of the dwarves. Those cute little things we tend to ignore in our narration of Snow White. Carthik has brought their irritation, their love, and their protective nature for Snow in his unique style.
Lost love's labors:
One of the best in this series as the feelings of the witch is taken into consideration. Why she turned the young prince into a beast has some exciting twists. The ending for a romance lover like me, was disappointing, especially after all the tribulations mentioned.
The Jungle Tale:
Again a unique perspective, though complicated. A tinge of sadness too. A little girl, unloved, is sent out to the woods to meet her grandmother. A wolf follows her journey, but he is not the main villain in the story. How the huntsman comes and helps out, and why does he help out, forms the base of the story.
Daughters and Lovers
The story of Rapunzel. The most positive story in the lot where I liked the ending. Especially after reading the rest, I loved the fighting spirit of the girl. Here a special mention must be made on the character sketch of the witch. Carthik gave her a heart - which seems to be missing even in the original take.
Shoes and Man is a portrayal of human greed, which is never-ending and unrealistic. Societal norms of having more than others are often a measurement of our happiness. Even the elves are left bewildered at the demands of the humans.
Coming to the character portrayal, I have to say that the author loves to experiment. Even in his first book, Unfairy tales, he had brought out many shades of the characters. While the first book is perfect for children and adults, I am a bit concerned about the way this book is written. Satire at its best, but a tinge of cynicism can't be overlooked.
Every character is well defined. All the stories run smoothly except The Jungle Tale. While stories like Daughters and Lovers and Lost love's Labour took me to another world, The Jungle Tale confused me. It was after putting away the book did I realize that there were a few missing dots. I couldn't connect the two wolves. On the other hand, when I met the witches in Lost Love's Labour and Daughters and Lover, I could relate to the witches. Tells a lot about me. :D
What makes Carthick apart from other writers is his ability to twist things, the foundation of which was laid a long time ago. You need to keep your focus on the stories, or you will never know where the twist is coming from. Great language with a considerable dose of imagination - Carthik I hope is on his way to write Many More Unfairy Tales.
December 9, 2019
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More Unfairy Tales by T.F. Carthick is the second part in the series Carthick's Unfairy Tales. The collection of short stories features five different fairy tales told from different point-of-views than those of the princesses. They give us a new insight on why the "minor characters" did the things they did, and how those things impacted the entire story. For example, how could the seven dwarfs let Snow White in so easily? Or why did Dame Gothel have to punish Rapunzel, or perhaps how on earth did Little Red Riding Hood was so foolish to mistake a wolf to be her grandmother? Or why was she even roaming around the jungle in the middle of the night? Was she foolish or was she merely acting out on orders?
The book retold five different fairy tales, namely "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Beauty and the Beast", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel" and "The Elves and the Shoemakers". It is strange how these new takes reminded me of the time that I fell in love with fairy tales for the first time. (I guess it was story of Cinderella that had done that.) And as someone who is always interested in Children's Literature or re-tellings of Children's Literature, I was particularly interested in this one.
The book didn't disappoint me either. It brought out a different side of each story and made me fall in love with each character. Yes, the "Red Riding Hood" retelling didn't quite interest me as much. I don't think I even understood what the second wolf's point-of-view was for. It didn't add much value to the story and only seemed like a way to increase word count. But then, that's my own piece of critique because other than that, the book had everything I expected it to have.
Since I don't want to give out any major spoilers (and in a short story collection, they are quite common), I will end the review with just one more comment: More Unfairy Tales are the kind of realistic tales I wish I had read about in my childhood. The tales we read back then were too good to be true, too easy to be true and of course, too anti-feminist to matter. These stories, on the other hand, brought out a spark that I had long forgotten about in the tales. It reminded me why I fell in love with fairy tales in the first place and why I love them still.
More Unfairy Tales by T.F. Carthick is the second part in the series Carthick's Unfairy Tales. The collection of short stories features five different fairy tales told from different point-of-views than those of the princesses. They give us a new insight on why the "minor characters" did the things they did, and how those things impacted the entire story. For example, how could the seven dwarfs let Snow White in so easily? Or why did Dame Gothel have to punish Rapunzel, or perhaps how on earth did Little Red Riding Hood was so foolish to mistake a wolf to be her grandmother? Or why was she even roaming around the jungle in the middle of the night? Was she foolish or was she merely acting out on orders?
The book retold five different fairy tales, namely "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Beauty and the Beast", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel" and "The Elves and the Shoemakers". It is strange how these new takes reminded me of the time that I fell in love with fairy tales for the first time. (I guess it was story of Cinderella that had done that.) And as someone who is always interested in Children's Literature or re-tellings of Children's Literature, I was particularly interested in this one.
The book didn't disappoint me either. It brought out a different side of each story and made me fall in love with each character. Yes, the "Red Riding Hood" retelling didn't quite interest me as much. I don't think I even understood what the second wolf's point-of-view was for. It didn't add much value to the story and only seemed like a way to increase word count. But then, that's my own piece of critique because other than that, the book had everything I expected it to have.
Since I don't want to give out any major spoilers (and in a short story collection, they are quite common), I will end the review with just one more comment: More Unfairy Tales are the kind of realistic tales I wish I had read about in my childhood. The tales we read back then were too good to be true, too easy to be true and of course, too anti-feminist to matter. These stories, on the other hand, brought out a spark that I had long forgotten about in the tales. It reminded me why I fell in love with fairy tales in the first place and why I love them still.
July 4, 2019
This book was definitely better than the first book of Unfairy tales by Karthik. As in every short story collection, I enjoyed some stories and found some not so great. I found Beauty and the Beast retelling underwhelming maybe because of having read multiple retellings of that story in the past. I loved the rest of the stories in this book.
Pick it up if you like fairy tales or retellings. It’s perfect to read with your children.
Pick it up if you like fairy tales or retellings. It’s perfect to read with your children.
October 13, 2021
Who doesn’t love fairy tales? The popularity of these age-old tales is evident in the numerous retellings that are being read, appreciated, and bashed all over the world. From high fantasy to erotica to horror, writers retold the tales in various genres.
More Unfairy Tales is no different. Yet, it is super fun and interesting. Five of the famous fairy tales have been turned into ‘unfairy’ tales. Now, it doesn’t mean there are no fairies. The title has been selected with a deeper meaning. These tales show how life can be unfair, and we can do nothing much about it. Or, maybe we can do something. But the course of action we decide finalizes our fate and others.
Don’t jump to conclusions and call this a serious book. I did say it was fun, didn’t I? The stories happen to have an underlying hint of how a single thought and action can cause a huge impact. The writing suits the genre and with subtle humor and mild satire that highlights particular traits of the characters. This adds multiple layers to the unidimensional original witches, fairies, and princesses.
Overall, more Unfairy Tales is a clean, engaging, and humorous read. Kids, teens, and adults can read and enjoy the book.
More Unfairy Tales is no different. Yet, it is super fun and interesting. Five of the famous fairy tales have been turned into ‘unfairy’ tales. Now, it doesn’t mean there are no fairies. The title has been selected with a deeper meaning. These tales show how life can be unfair, and we can do nothing much about it. Or, maybe we can do something. But the course of action we decide finalizes our fate and others.
Don’t jump to conclusions and call this a serious book. I did say it was fun, didn’t I? The stories happen to have an underlying hint of how a single thought and action can cause a huge impact. The writing suits the genre and with subtle humor and mild satire that highlights particular traits of the characters. This adds multiple layers to the unidimensional original witches, fairies, and princesses.
Overall, more Unfairy Tales is a clean, engaging, and humorous read. Kids, teens, and adults can read and enjoy the book.
November 24, 2019
More Unfairly Tales is a book by T.F.Carthick
.It supposedly narrates the time tasted and familiar fairy tale in a new and exciting way .
This book contains five stories , which are very popular but author has successfully managed to add new twist and charms to it .
The story lines are crisp .The language is elegant , simple and clean . The sentences and the paragraph smoothly flow into one another .
The plot is highly imaginative and creative .
Overall it was a fresh and fun to read book .
I highly recommend it and especially to those who actually enjoy fairy tales as I think this new perspective will be a treat for them.
.It supposedly narrates the time tasted and familiar fairy tale in a new and exciting way .
This book contains five stories , which are very popular but author has successfully managed to add new twist and charms to it .
The story lines are crisp .The language is elegant , simple and clean . The sentences and the paragraph smoothly flow into one another .
The plot is highly imaginative and creative .
Overall it was a fresh and fun to read book .
I highly recommend it and especially to those who actually enjoy fairy tales as I think this new perspective will be a treat for them.
September 21, 2019
I totally loved the idea of this book. This book is the second one in the series of unfairy tales that the author has written. The cover of the book is catchy and the title is up to the mark. The language used by the author is simple and easy to understand. The blurb is completely intriguing and the narration is set at a moderate pace. The book contains five fairy tales told from the perspective of the other characters. Snow White, Rapunzel, Beauty and The Beast, etc are retold with the perspective of the elves, dwarfs, godmother, wolf and much more. This gives a refreshing outlook to the same old fairy tales. The writing style at times makes you laugh and it will keep you hooked to the book. I'm definitely recommending this book to all those who were read and who read fairy tales in their childhood.
September 22, 2019
Having enjoyed reading the first book called Carthick’s Unfairy Tales, I decided to read this one also by TF Carthik. This is once again a collection of five fairy tales with twists unique to the author’s style.
The cover looks gorgeous and colourful, even better than the last one. Congrats!
Hats off to the author’s vivid imagination, turning all these classic tales into something else altogether.
If on a Winter’s Night a Dwarf
The title made me guess that it’s about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and I was glad to know that I was right. The narration is from the view point of the seven dwarfs and is a thumb-in-nose take on the original. Each of the seven dwarfs speaks about his take on Snow White’s impact on their lives.
Lost Love’s Labors
It took me a while to realise it’s the story of the Beauty and the Beast. Unexpected twist in the tale. Well done.
The Jungle Tale
Red Riding Hood! This one read like a strangely botched up story. Though the add on about the lost little wolf was nice to read.
Daughters and Lovers
Rapunzel! A modern twist and a witch with a heart. One of the better stories in this collection.
Shoes and Man
This is the twisted tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker. It shows—as do all the stories in fact—the mean nature of human kind.
While the stories are well written, I wish they could have been more show than tell. They could also have been shorter and crisper.
You must give it a read if you like twisted fairy tales, as unfairy as they can get.
The cover looks gorgeous and colourful, even better than the last one. Congrats!
Hats off to the author’s vivid imagination, turning all these classic tales into something else altogether.
If on a Winter’s Night a Dwarf
The title made me guess that it’s about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and I was glad to know that I was right. The narration is from the view point of the seven dwarfs and is a thumb-in-nose take on the original. Each of the seven dwarfs speaks about his take on Snow White’s impact on their lives.
Lost Love’s Labors
It took me a while to realise it’s the story of the Beauty and the Beast. Unexpected twist in the tale. Well done.
The Jungle Tale
Red Riding Hood! This one read like a strangely botched up story. Though the add on about the lost little wolf was nice to read.
Daughters and Lovers
Rapunzel! A modern twist and a witch with a heart. One of the better stories in this collection.
Shoes and Man
This is the twisted tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker. It shows—as do all the stories in fact—the mean nature of human kind.
While the stories are well written, I wish they could have been more show than tell. They could also have been shorter and crisper.
You must give it a read if you like twisted fairy tales, as unfairy as they can get.
November 18, 2019
A fairy tales is a fictional story that may feature characters such as Fairies, Goblins, Elves, Witches, Giants, talking animals and enchantments often involving a far-fetched sequence of events.
Coming to this book, "More Unfairy Tales" it is not a collection of Fairy tales but a collection of 5 "Unfairy Tales" as the title suggests.
The book will surely make the readers to go through their perceptions towards fairy tales once again.
No doubt the stories are very familiar to us, as we have listened and admired during childhood yet the same stories are presented completely in a unique way.
As I was turning the pages, I was being exposed to another side of fairy tales that I was unaware about and any reader who choose to read this book will surely feel the same.
The stories are written in a very simple language.
It is a short read and very comfortable for beginners and for those who don't prefer lengthy reads.
The book cover is designed beautifully and it looks interesting as well especially for the children.
This book can be a perfect gift for kids or to someone who are fond of fantasy reads.
Even though I loved all the stories, My personal favorite is "Daughters and Lovers" because the emotions are really brought out very well and the letter just touched my heart.
The book is a must read for everyone at least once in a lifetime.
My suggestion : If you have ever heard a fairy tale story, then grab this book to know the another side from different point of view and if you have not picked this book yet, you are really missing a wonderful read .
Coming to this book, "More Unfairy Tales" it is not a collection of Fairy tales but a collection of 5 "Unfairy Tales" as the title suggests.
The book will surely make the readers to go through their perceptions towards fairy tales once again.
No doubt the stories are very familiar to us, as we have listened and admired during childhood yet the same stories are presented completely in a unique way.
As I was turning the pages, I was being exposed to another side of fairy tales that I was unaware about and any reader who choose to read this book will surely feel the same.
The stories are written in a very simple language.
It is a short read and very comfortable for beginners and for those who don't prefer lengthy reads.
The book cover is designed beautifully and it looks interesting as well especially for the children.
This book can be a perfect gift for kids or to someone who are fond of fantasy reads.
Even though I loved all the stories, My personal favorite is "Daughters and Lovers" because the emotions are really brought out very well and the letter just touched my heart.
The book is a must read for everyone at least once in a lifetime.
My suggestion : If you have ever heard a fairy tale story, then grab this book to know the another side from different point of view and if you have not picked this book yet, you are really missing a wonderful read .
September 30, 2019
More Unfairy tales by T.F.Carthik is a collection of short stories that are basically retellings of famous fairy tales told from an alternate point of view. Most of the times the narrator is either a co-character who played an equally important part in the tale but was overlooked or the notorious antagonist that we have ever since hated.
What binds these stories together is the element of surprise as we get to know the other side of the story. The part that is absolutely plausible but we were too blinded by our lush love for our heroes and heroes that we never even comprehended about. With subtexts and a lot of metaphors, the author makes the stories a whole lot interesting imbibing each tale with a moral. These short tales tries to draw light on what made the villain cross to the darker side. Why did the witch who transformed the prince into a beast? Or what happened after Rapunzel left the tower?
I would also applaud the author's hold over the language that made the stories even more wittier with a hint of sarcasm. I am kind of hesitating to let you know what the stories are because figuring out the who's who is a kind of fun on its own.
A very essential, intelligent and interesting book that can be read by readers of all age group.
What binds these stories together is the element of surprise as we get to know the other side of the story. The part that is absolutely plausible but we were too blinded by our lush love for our heroes and heroes that we never even comprehended about. With subtexts and a lot of metaphors, the author makes the stories a whole lot interesting imbibing each tale with a moral. These short tales tries to draw light on what made the villain cross to the darker side. Why did the witch who transformed the prince into a beast? Or what happened after Rapunzel left the tower?
I would also applaud the author's hold over the language that made the stories even more wittier with a hint of sarcasm. I am kind of hesitating to let you know what the stories are because figuring out the who's who is a kind of fun on its own.
A very essential, intelligent and interesting book that can be read by readers of all age group.
October 5, 2019
Book Review: More Unfairy Tales by T.F. Carthick
More Unfairy Tales is collection of 5 stories. They are anything but Fairy Tales. Hence the name Unfairy Tales.
I just finished reading More Unfairy Tales by T.F.Carthick, the sequel to Unfairy Tales. I loved the Unfairy Tales. So I was eager to read this one.
Unconventional thinking. A different perspective to look at the fairy tales we have been hearing for generations.
The stories make you think of all the possible twists and end to the stories. Carthick's stories make you think at everything you know from a new angel.
The clean language was good to read. The 5 unfairy tales are the ones we have been reading since we were little children but with a different perspective.
I looked at the Book Cover more closely after reading the book. Now I knew what thought went when making the Book Cover.
I still love the first book. Hope to read more of T.F.Carthick's books. All the best.
More Unfairy Tales is collection of 5 stories. They are anything but Fairy Tales. Hence the name Unfairy Tales.
I just finished reading More Unfairy Tales by T.F.Carthick, the sequel to Unfairy Tales. I loved the Unfairy Tales. So I was eager to read this one.
Unconventional thinking. A different perspective to look at the fairy tales we have been hearing for generations.
The stories make you think of all the possible twists and end to the stories. Carthick's stories make you think at everything you know from a new angel.
The clean language was good to read. The 5 unfairy tales are the ones we have been reading since we were little children but with a different perspective.
I looked at the Book Cover more closely after reading the book. Now I knew what thought went when making the Book Cover.
I still love the first book. Hope to read more of T.F.Carthick's books. All the best.
September 18, 2019
Fairy tales have been a huge part of our childhood. As I grew up, I realized how they were too good to be true and wondered what would've happened if the evil witch was given a redemption arc or if the prince wasn't charming after all or if the princess wasn't a damsel in distress, all these questions made me always feel like there were too many things that could've played out differently if only we were provided a different point of view. More unfairy tales provides a fresh perspective and tells us the stories after the happily ever after. With witty writing style and characters with rich history and development, it takes the reader on a journey in a world of fantasy that somehow still remains humane. I liked the concept as it is creative and the author has a way with words that makes sure that you become a part of this magical world. From Rapunzel to Beauty and the beast, all our favorite fairy tales with new twists that make sure you are hooked instantly and entertained throughout. I highly recommend.
June 19, 2019
Book 23, Week 25
More unfairy tales by TF Carthick
Rating: 4/5
I am a big fan of Carthick's first installment of the unfairy tales - a retelling of old stories from a different perspective, usually from the supposed antagonist's or a comparatively unimportant character's perspective. The last book was full of humour, sarcasm, wit; as is the second part.
I won't reveal which stories feature in this collection, but will say that Carthick continues to engage the readers well with his signature writing style. It's a must read for all lovers of his books, and fairy tales in general. My only grouse is that this one's a shorter book, less awesome stuff to read, and somehow, it is slightly less spunky than the previous one, hence the 4 and not 5. Still, a book worthy of your time for sure, do read!
More unfairy tales by TF Carthick
Rating: 4/5
I am a big fan of Carthick's first installment of the unfairy tales - a retelling of old stories from a different perspective, usually from the supposed antagonist's or a comparatively unimportant character's perspective. The last book was full of humour, sarcasm, wit; as is the second part.
I won't reveal which stories feature in this collection, but will say that Carthick continues to engage the readers well with his signature writing style. It's a must read for all lovers of his books, and fairy tales in general. My only grouse is that this one's a shorter book, less awesome stuff to read, and somehow, it is slightly less spunky than the previous one, hence the 4 and not 5. Still, a book worthy of your time for sure, do read!
July 2, 2019
Had loved reading the first set of Unfairy Tales by T F Carthik, so when I saw the second installment, immediately picked it up on Kindle.
I really liked his unusual take on our very familiar fairy tales with a very different and very modern twist. It's interesting to read, despite knowing the original fairy tale well, such is the Unfairy touch. I was not disappointed at all. This set of five fairy tales includes ever popular Snow White and the seven dwarfs ( I loved their new names) and our dear Red Riding Hood.
Enjoyed reading it thoroughly.
I really liked his unusual take on our very familiar fairy tales with a very different and very modern twist. It's interesting to read, despite knowing the original fairy tale well, such is the Unfairy touch. I was not disappointed at all. This set of five fairy tales includes ever popular Snow White and the seven dwarfs ( I loved their new names) and our dear Red Riding Hood.
Enjoyed reading it thoroughly.
September 17, 2019
This book is a collection of five fairy tales written differently. Some end as the original tales did and some end in a different way. The first four stories have been written in first person from the point of view of different characters, like the story of Snow White and Seven Dwarves has been retold from the points of view of seven dwarves individually; Beauty and the Beast and Rapunzel, from the point of view of two different witches and Little Red Riding Hood, from the points of view of Red Riding Hood, wolf and grandmother. We have met most of the characters in the original fairy tales that we had read. Some of them have different name and some have been added.
The language is simple and the stories have been retold in such a way that though I knew what would happen in the story because I had read the original story as a child, but I would still await a twist. There are references to other stories, other characters and even other fairy tales in the stories making them all the more interesting.
I loved the well written stories, though I may say, that initially, it took me around three to five pages to a hang of the book, but once I was into the book, I enjoyed the stories immensely.
The language is simple and the stories have been retold in such a way that though I knew what would happen in the story because I had read the original story as a child, but I would still await a twist. There are references to other stories, other characters and even other fairy tales in the stories making them all the more interesting.
I loved the well written stories, though I may say, that initially, it took me around three to five pages to a hang of the book, but once I was into the book, I enjoyed the stories immensely.
June 10, 2019
He does it again. You think you know all about these fairy tales and in he comes showing that there is yet another funny way to look at them. Never a dull moment nor a complacent 'I knew this' smirk when Carthick wields his pen
July 17, 2020
This book, More Unfairy Tales is on old, popular, ever-loved Fairy Tales. It is a retelling of the old fairy tales that the children have always enjoyed. No one who reads would not have read them.
I found the stories in More Unfairy Tales very interesting and different. This time the author has chosen five stories that are not all sweet and nice like the earlier ones nor are they extremely popular.
This is the second book of the fairy tale series and even though the stories are not related and we can read this book without having read the first one.
It will be a lot more fun if you read part one of Unfairy Tales because it gives you the idea of how the author has delved into the stories.
The five stories of this book are not all sweet and nice in fact the trademark of these on fairy tales is the dark side of the Human Nature or the nature.
The stories highlight how the issue or incident can be totally different once we look at that look at it from a different person’s point of view end.
I found the story of Rapunzel the most interesting one of how the auto connected all the doors ensure that he has remained true to the original story but the retailing has added a twist to it.
All five stories make a good, introspective read. Pick this book, More Unfairy Tales no matter what your age and don’t forget to read the first part.
I found the stories in More Unfairy Tales very interesting and different. This time the author has chosen five stories that are not all sweet and nice like the earlier ones nor are they extremely popular.
This is the second book of the fairy tale series and even though the stories are not related and we can read this book without having read the first one.
It will be a lot more fun if you read part one of Unfairy Tales because it gives you the idea of how the author has delved into the stories.
The five stories of this book are not all sweet and nice in fact the trademark of these on fairy tales is the dark side of the Human Nature or the nature.
The stories highlight how the issue or incident can be totally different once we look at that look at it from a different person’s point of view end.
I found the story of Rapunzel the most interesting one of how the auto connected all the doors ensure that he has remained true to the original story but the retailing has added a twist to it.
All five stories make a good, introspective read. Pick this book, More Unfairy Tales no matter what your age and don’t forget to read the first part.
October 7, 2019
#2019 #YearInBooks Book 60
To take a known tale and turn it on its head is no small task. I quite loved how TF had done it in the first volume of unfairy tales, so was quite eager to read this second one. First impression comes from the cover art and without a doubt, this was a better design compared to the first volume's.
What I liked about each of the stories was that going by the title, one couldn't guess which fairy tale was going to be retold, and each title itself was a clever spin on a book's title. My favourite of the five retellings was the first one, particularly because of the spin on the names of the main characters and their character sketches. To read the tale from various points of view was also fun. I liked the third story too, and the twist to the fairy godmother in the fourth.
While I didn't love two of the five, I don't think they were badly written by any stretch of the imagination. Just that they didn't appeal to me as much as the three favourite stories.
If you are a reader who loves fairy tales and can't take seeing that world upside down, this ain't a book for you. For those open minded to that possibility, this is a collection of equal quality as the first volume. Here's hoping more such retellings come from his pen (or keyboard) in the future.
To take a known tale and turn it on its head is no small task. I quite loved how TF had done it in the first volume of unfairy tales, so was quite eager to read this second one. First impression comes from the cover art and without a doubt, this was a better design compared to the first volume's.
What I liked about each of the stories was that going by the title, one couldn't guess which fairy tale was going to be retold, and each title itself was a clever spin on a book's title. My favourite of the five retellings was the first one, particularly because of the spin on the names of the main characters and their character sketches. To read the tale from various points of view was also fun. I liked the third story too, and the twist to the fairy godmother in the fourth.
While I didn't love two of the five, I don't think they were badly written by any stretch of the imagination. Just that they didn't appeal to me as much as the three favourite stories.
If you are a reader who loves fairy tales and can't take seeing that world upside down, this ain't a book for you. For those open minded to that possibility, this is a collection of equal quality as the first volume. Here's hoping more such retellings come from his pen (or keyboard) in the future.
September 9, 2019
Review :
As we grow up, we hear fairy tales and we read fairy tales into our lives. Every image and every word is imprinted into our minds. The fairy tales we read are never abandoned. They grow with us and our dreams become molds of the many morals and happy ever after fairy tales display.
But have we ever heard Unfairy Tales?
There are always two sides to the stories,
While most of the Fairy tales are narrated by humans point of view, Unfairy Tales bring us to the view point of someone whom we have misunderstood in Fairy tales or neglected.
"Carthick's Unfairy Tales" contains seven such unfairy tales told by undead horseman and living cities. Tales of mistreated hobgoblins and misunderstood magicians. Tales of disagreeable frogs and distressed mice and bears baring their souls.
In the second part "More Unfairy Tales", we will find five more Unfairy tales hidden within the pages of the tiny tome. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to claim their own histories, of spurned witches and lost wolves.
Fairy Tales always seems to be Happy ever after but only for the main characters especially humans whom we adore, and the animals are always neglected and magicians, witches are misunderstood.
However they too hold the stories within them, those hidden stories need to be narrated and when they will be narrated, maybe it will change our whole conception about Fairy Tales.
Few Unfairy Tales that I loved the most are ;
⏩Of Mice and Horses.
⏩The Beans of Avarice.
⏩What the Hobgoblin did?
⏩Lost Love's Labors.
⏩The jungle tale.
⏩Daughters and Lovers.
💥We have all known the Cinderella's story, but the narration from mice and the horse will touch our heart more than fairy tale.
💥Humans always have a habit of interfering in others lives, I mean not in another human's life but in animals.
Animals do have a life and when we enter their houses out of curiosity, their lives are disturbed but at the end they are believed to be the one to scare humans even though they are the one affected and scared by us.
💥No magic is free of cost, it needs dedication and energy to perform tasks. Humans are meant to break the promises they have made, however their act will always be justified in one or the other way, and the justification will leave the other party i.e magicians as a negative personality.
💥Humans are believed to have the heart filled with emotions. However not all the emotions are kind towards another.
💥Animals love towards the humans is pure and kind. Even witches do love their daughters being more possessive but it often gets forgotten when Prince's enter.
💥Love is free, it cannot be forced. Everyone has their own way of reacting to their heartbreak. When humans choose to move on and hopes to find the love again, magic becomes the only love for magicians and witches.
I strongly recommend Unfairy Tales to everyone.
Each of us are aware of fairy tales and we believe in them but we must know the another side of the same stories.
A perfect weekend or travel read.
These stories are going to change everything you've ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and peddled by the Fae.
The language is simple and easily understood.
The narration was clear and strong.
The characters were well plotted.
The Unfairy Tales intention is conveyed successfully.
Once a reader read these stories, he/she will never be able to look at a fairy tale the same way ever again.
My rating 5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As we grow up, we hear fairy tales and we read fairy tales into our lives. Every image and every word is imprinted into our minds. The fairy tales we read are never abandoned. They grow with us and our dreams become molds of the many morals and happy ever after fairy tales display.
But have we ever heard Unfairy Tales?
There are always two sides to the stories,
While most of the Fairy tales are narrated by humans point of view, Unfairy Tales bring us to the view point of someone whom we have misunderstood in Fairy tales or neglected.
"Carthick's Unfairy Tales" contains seven such unfairy tales told by undead horseman and living cities. Tales of mistreated hobgoblins and misunderstood magicians. Tales of disagreeable frogs and distressed mice and bears baring their souls.
In the second part "More Unfairy Tales", we will find five more Unfairy tales hidden within the pages of the tiny tome. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to claim their own histories, of spurned witches and lost wolves.
Fairy Tales always seems to be Happy ever after but only for the main characters especially humans whom we adore, and the animals are always neglected and magicians, witches are misunderstood.
However they too hold the stories within them, those hidden stories need to be narrated and when they will be narrated, maybe it will change our whole conception about Fairy Tales.
Few Unfairy Tales that I loved the most are ;
⏩Of Mice and Horses.
⏩The Beans of Avarice.
⏩What the Hobgoblin did?
⏩Lost Love's Labors.
⏩The jungle tale.
⏩Daughters and Lovers.
💥We have all known the Cinderella's story, but the narration from mice and the horse will touch our heart more than fairy tale.
💥Humans always have a habit of interfering in others lives, I mean not in another human's life but in animals.
Animals do have a life and when we enter their houses out of curiosity, their lives are disturbed but at the end they are believed to be the one to scare humans even though they are the one affected and scared by us.
💥No magic is free of cost, it needs dedication and energy to perform tasks. Humans are meant to break the promises they have made, however their act will always be justified in one or the other way, and the justification will leave the other party i.e magicians as a negative personality.
💥Humans are believed to have the heart filled with emotions. However not all the emotions are kind towards another.
💥Animals love towards the humans is pure and kind. Even witches do love their daughters being more possessive but it often gets forgotten when Prince's enter.
💥Love is free, it cannot be forced. Everyone has their own way of reacting to their heartbreak. When humans choose to move on and hopes to find the love again, magic becomes the only love for magicians and witches.
I strongly recommend Unfairy Tales to everyone.
Each of us are aware of fairy tales and we believe in them but we must know the another side of the same stories.
A perfect weekend or travel read.
These stories are going to change everything you've ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and peddled by the Fae.
The language is simple and easily understood.
The narration was clear and strong.
The characters were well plotted.
The Unfairy Tales intention is conveyed successfully.
Once a reader read these stories, he/she will never be able to look at a fairy tale the same way ever again.
My rating 5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 29, 2019
Have you ever wondered if you could read the story of Snow White from the point of view of the seven dwarfs? Or for that matter if you could know what was the wolf’s perspective in Little Red Riding Hood’s story. If yes, then T.F. Carthik’s More Unfairy Tales is the perfect read for you.
This book comprises of 5 of our favourite fairy tales, but retold from the point of view of the background characters of the stories. The characters which are usually taken for granted while reading or telling any fairy tale. I have always loved fairy tales and reading them again with a twist was a delight. What’s more? It had the retelling of two of my most favourite stories; ‘Snow-White & the Seven Dwarfs’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.
The author has done a great job in crafting an altogether new version of the age old stories. It was nice to read the other side of the story from the antagonists’ point of view. The stories are well written and creative. I enjoyed every bit of it.
However, I feel that children may not find the book intriguing, the reason being that it is we adults, who tend to analyse every situation, character and judgement in life. Kids are simple souls. They are happy with happily ever after kind of stories. Moreover, there were many instances/sentences that the kids may not apprehend. For instance, there are sentences like, “Humans are such a xenophobic race. They even distrust strangers of their own kind from distant lands” which the innocent children may not understand.
Another thing that I feel is that many stories mentioned characters and names from altogether different fairy tales. Anyone who has not read all the stories may not understand the context.
The language of the book simple and lucid. It’s interesting and keeps the readers hooked to the stories. However, the description could have been a bit crisper. The cover is gorgeous and very creative. I loved it.
I Liked:
The concept and the presentation of the stories.
The creative and wild imagination of the author to re-create the stories. It was nice to read the perspective of the characters other than the protagonists.
The simple language and storytelling style.
The cover image.
I Disliked:
Nothing in specific.
Pick or Skip:
If you like reading fairy tales (or loved when you were a kid), then this book is a great read for you. However, if you are picking the book for your kid, make sure to tell them the original story first and then read these tales to them. Of course, they will need your guidance to grasp the gist.
This book comprises of 5 of our favourite fairy tales, but retold from the point of view of the background characters of the stories. The characters which are usually taken for granted while reading or telling any fairy tale. I have always loved fairy tales and reading them again with a twist was a delight. What’s more? It had the retelling of two of my most favourite stories; ‘Snow-White & the Seven Dwarfs’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.
The author has done a great job in crafting an altogether new version of the age old stories. It was nice to read the other side of the story from the antagonists’ point of view. The stories are well written and creative. I enjoyed every bit of it.
However, I feel that children may not find the book intriguing, the reason being that it is we adults, who tend to analyse every situation, character and judgement in life. Kids are simple souls. They are happy with happily ever after kind of stories. Moreover, there were many instances/sentences that the kids may not apprehend. For instance, there are sentences like, “Humans are such a xenophobic race. They even distrust strangers of their own kind from distant lands” which the innocent children may not understand.
Another thing that I feel is that many stories mentioned characters and names from altogether different fairy tales. Anyone who has not read all the stories may not understand the context.
The language of the book simple and lucid. It’s interesting and keeps the readers hooked to the stories. However, the description could have been a bit crisper. The cover is gorgeous and very creative. I loved it.
I Liked:
The concept and the presentation of the stories.
The creative and wild imagination of the author to re-create the stories. It was nice to read the perspective of the characters other than the protagonists.
The simple language and storytelling style.
The cover image.
I Disliked:
Nothing in specific.
Pick or Skip:
If you like reading fairy tales (or loved when you were a kid), then this book is a great read for you. However, if you are picking the book for your kid, make sure to tell them the original story first and then read these tales to them. Of course, they will need your guidance to grasp the gist.
September 28, 2019
The stories the Knight-in-Shining-Armour and the Damsel-in-Distress have never wanted you to know. Tales which Fairyland had kept locked up in secret and thrown away the key. Until our rogue bard went back in time and ferreted out skeletons hidden within secret cupboards of desolate mansions.
More Unfairly Tales will break the idea that we tell the versions of stories which makes us look good rather it talks about the people which we mostly hate or ignore in fairy tales . This book is a journey beyond fairytale , a journey of humour and reality .
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This book will bring to you the revelations from fairyland as it is said every story has two sides . This book consists of five more unfairy tales : 1. If On a Winter's Night a Dwarf , 2. Lost Love's Labors , 3. The Jungle Tale , 4. Daughters and Lovers , 5. Shoes and Man . Among all the five stories my favourite was the third story titled Lost Love's Labors which portrays the bond of friendship , the essence of love , in a world of friends with benefit this story portrayed that how real friendship sees no benefits. All the stories ends with an essence of message it teaches you to stay true to yourself , the power of true love , it teaches that what you do to others is what will happen to you .
This book was a different concept which I read because usually we always read and remember about the main protagonist or lead character but this book breaks the stereotype by showcasing the stories of witches sometimes turning helpful and sometimes creating trouble and makes every little creature whether it's animals , elfs , dwarfs the center of attraction . These stories are going to change everything you have ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and magic peddled by the Fae.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Out of ⭐ : cover , ⭐: creative idea of the plot , ⭐ :title , ⭐: characters , 🌠 : humour&sattire( 4.5 stars ) .
More Unfairly Tales will break the idea that we tell the versions of stories which makes us look good rather it talks about the people which we mostly hate or ignore in fairy tales . This book is a journey beyond fairytale , a journey of humour and reality .
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This book will bring to you the revelations from fairyland as it is said every story has two sides . This book consists of five more unfairy tales : 1. If On a Winter's Night a Dwarf , 2. Lost Love's Labors , 3. The Jungle Tale , 4. Daughters and Lovers , 5. Shoes and Man . Among all the five stories my favourite was the third story titled Lost Love's Labors which portrays the bond of friendship , the essence of love , in a world of friends with benefit this story portrayed that how real friendship sees no benefits. All the stories ends with an essence of message it teaches you to stay true to yourself , the power of true love , it teaches that what you do to others is what will happen to you .
This book was a different concept which I read because usually we always read and remember about the main protagonist or lead character but this book breaks the stereotype by showcasing the stories of witches sometimes turning helpful and sometimes creating trouble and makes every little creature whether it's animals , elfs , dwarfs the center of attraction . These stories are going to change everything you have ever believed about fairyland and give you a peek underneath the gossamer threads of glamour and magic peddled by the Fae.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Out of ⭐ : cover , ⭐: creative idea of the plot , ⭐ :title , ⭐: characters , 🌠 : humour&sattire( 4.5 stars ) .
May 2, 2021
More Unfairy Tales is the sequel to Carthick's Unfairy Tales by T F Carthick. Those who have read the first book, they are familiar with the idea and concept. For others who have not read the first and have directly stumbled upon this book, let me get you on the ride.
Like the first one, this book also contains fairy tale stories. Nothing strange about that, right? There is. These stories come with twists. They are not your regular fairy tales from the perspective of the princesses or frogs. Have you imagined how a fairy tale would turn out if it is narrated by some other characters? Will it be the same story? Will there be the same happily ever afters? And will the villains really be the villains of the story?
More Unfairy Tales contains five stories: Little Red Riding Hood, Snow-white and the seven Dwarfs, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and Elves and the shoemaker.
Has anyone ever wondered what happened to the Dwarfs after Snow White went away with her Prince and had her happily ever after? I don't think so. This story was narrated by the Dwarfs and how their lives changed after the arrival of Snow White in their lives. Snow White got her happy ending but what about these adorable creatures? Did they get their happy endings too?
Just like this, the themes of other stories are explored with tangy flavors.
The book is a fun ride (a Dope! ride, if I may). T F Karthick always brings out the sensitive and important points through his writing, something that is evident in his debut as well.
Though this book is well written and is engaging, the minus point could be the long paragraphs which get tiresome to read at times.
Ending the post with a line from the book which I really like:
"If the world wanted to make me out to be a Witch, I might as well play the part."
Like the first one, this book also contains fairy tale stories. Nothing strange about that, right? There is. These stories come with twists. They are not your regular fairy tales from the perspective of the princesses or frogs. Have you imagined how a fairy tale would turn out if it is narrated by some other characters? Will it be the same story? Will there be the same happily ever afters? And will the villains really be the villains of the story?
More Unfairy Tales contains five stories: Little Red Riding Hood, Snow-white and the seven Dwarfs, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and Elves and the shoemaker.
Has anyone ever wondered what happened to the Dwarfs after Snow White went away with her Prince and had her happily ever after? I don't think so. This story was narrated by the Dwarfs and how their lives changed after the arrival of Snow White in their lives. Snow White got her happy ending but what about these adorable creatures? Did they get their happy endings too?
Just like this, the themes of other stories are explored with tangy flavors.
The book is a fun ride (a Dope! ride, if I may). T F Karthick always brings out the sensitive and important points through his writing, something that is evident in his debut as well.
Though this book is well written and is engaging, the minus point could be the long paragraphs which get tiresome to read at times.
Ending the post with a line from the book which I really like:
"If the world wanted to make me out to be a Witch, I might as well play the part."
August 28, 2019
In our life, one time or other, we read and believe in Fairy Tales. As a children I always believed in fairy tales and Fairy's magic wand . I sighed on, reading Cinderella's good luck and wished and waited for my prince charming . But ,once I grow up from this phase , I used to wonder anout the authenticity of these tales .Because ,I realized life is not black and white only but fifty shades of Grey between .
So, when I read about this book ,I decided I have to read this book. And I am glad that I read it. What a book this turned out !! I am still reeling from it's effect on my mind.
Every Fairy tale you have ever read or heard of ,is retold in both these volumes. Cinderella to Goldilocks, Frog prince to Hoblgoblin Each one make their appearance and retold their stories with a different perspective. And I must admit ,I can relate to these tales more than their older version .
In second volume, the author surpassed first one . The story of snow white is so beautifully narrated with different angle ,it really touched my heart.
The Jungle Tale is another masterpiece. My favourite story Shoes And Man is also there but presented too realistically and believable.
I can go on and on about this book but you have to buy it to relish this ultimate collection.
The language is so simple, yet poetic. All the tales are narrated in an unique style . It will keep you glued to it. Children can also easily read this book and I am sure they will enjoy it immensely.
A perfect read !!
So, when I read about this book ,I decided I have to read this book. And I am glad that I read it. What a book this turned out !! I am still reeling from it's effect on my mind.
Every Fairy tale you have ever read or heard of ,is retold in both these volumes. Cinderella to Goldilocks, Frog prince to Hoblgoblin Each one make their appearance and retold their stories with a different perspective. And I must admit ,I can relate to these tales more than their older version .
In second volume, the author surpassed first one . The story of snow white is so beautifully narrated with different angle ,it really touched my heart.
The Jungle Tale is another masterpiece. My favourite story Shoes And Man is also there but presented too realistically and believable.
I can go on and on about this book but you have to buy it to relish this ultimate collection.
The language is so simple, yet poetic. All the tales are narrated in an unique style . It will keep you glued to it. Children can also easily read this book and I am sure they will enjoy it immensely.
A perfect read !!
September 25, 2019
Book~More unfairy tales by TF Carthik
Author ~@t.f.carthick
QOTD- Which is your favourite fairy tale of all times?
Well, most of us would agree that our childhood was adorned by some beautiful fairy tales but as we grew, we forgot all about them. This book is second one in the series of unfairy tales written by author. First of all, I would like to say that the cover is quite attractive and eye catching, same goes with the title. Unfairy tales piqued my curiosity and I felt I should read this book. The book is a new take on five classic fairy tales written from the antagonist's perspective.
The language is smooth and easy with a unique writing style. The five fairy tales that included in this book are- snow white and the seven dwarfs, red riding hood, beauty and the beast, Rapunzel, The elves and the shoemaker with a different twist.
I especially liked beauty and the beast as it has a twist at the end and Rapunzel's story described from a witch's perspective but in a modernised way. Overall, I liked the idea behind the book because at times fairy tales seem too good to be true but author has given us other side of the coin i.e. villain's side. After reading the book, you will realize why the witch behaved so and their side of the story.
The book is a must read as it will make you laugh and keep you hooked too. Pinch of Sattire makes it more interesting.
My rating -4/5
Author ~@t.f.carthick
QOTD- Which is your favourite fairy tale of all times?
Well, most of us would agree that our childhood was adorned by some beautiful fairy tales but as we grew, we forgot all about them. This book is second one in the series of unfairy tales written by author. First of all, I would like to say that the cover is quite attractive and eye catching, same goes with the title. Unfairy tales piqued my curiosity and I felt I should read this book. The book is a new take on five classic fairy tales written from the antagonist's perspective.
The language is smooth and easy with a unique writing style. The five fairy tales that included in this book are- snow white and the seven dwarfs, red riding hood, beauty and the beast, Rapunzel, The elves and the shoemaker with a different twist.
I especially liked beauty and the beast as it has a twist at the end and Rapunzel's story described from a witch's perspective but in a modernised way. Overall, I liked the idea behind the book because at times fairy tales seem too good to be true but author has given us other side of the coin i.e. villain's side. After reading the book, you will realize why the witch behaved so and their side of the story.
The book is a must read as it will make you laugh and keep you hooked too. Pinch of Sattire makes it more interesting.
My rating -4/5
November 10, 2019
Book Name- More Unfairy Tales
Author- T F Carthick
Review- More Unfairy Tale is a collection of 5 tales which are not so fairy tales but unfairy tales to be more precise. The language and the floe of the book is really amazing! We’ve all read fairy tales with all those happily ever after but this book is very different and literally has the potential to change one's perspective! Reading this book feels like we ourselves enter the land of fairy tales and learn about the lives of the side characters or say the villains of the fairy tales. It more seems like behind the scenes where there is focus on the witches and evil as well the tale is narrated from their point of view. We’ve always read the tales ending with ,’ Happily Ever After' but I always wanted to know how that happily ever after is like or what really happens but never thought of what the lives of the villain and witches would be like and their perspective. The author has done a great job is changing the perspective of a fairy tale hence making it more of an unfairy tale as it focuses on the lives if the evil and not the good. From the beginning itself the author has maintained a grip to the story as the character is himself narrating and that keeps the reader hooked to the last page of the book! The title is really catchy and the cover goes with it and is attractive.
Ratings-
Title- 4/5
Cover- 4/5
Narration- 5/5
Concept- 5/5
Overall- 4/5
Author- T F Carthick
Review- More Unfairy Tale is a collection of 5 tales which are not so fairy tales but unfairy tales to be more precise. The language and the floe of the book is really amazing! We’ve all read fairy tales with all those happily ever after but this book is very different and literally has the potential to change one's perspective! Reading this book feels like we ourselves enter the land of fairy tales and learn about the lives of the side characters or say the villains of the fairy tales. It more seems like behind the scenes where there is focus on the witches and evil as well the tale is narrated from their point of view. We’ve always read the tales ending with ,’ Happily Ever After' but I always wanted to know how that happily ever after is like or what really happens but never thought of what the lives of the villain and witches would be like and their perspective. The author has done a great job is changing the perspective of a fairy tale hence making it more of an unfairy tale as it focuses on the lives if the evil and not the good. From the beginning itself the author has maintained a grip to the story as the character is himself narrating and that keeps the reader hooked to the last page of the book! The title is really catchy and the cover goes with it and is attractive.
Ratings-
Title- 4/5
Cover- 4/5
Narration- 5/5
Concept- 5/5
Overall- 4/5
October 22, 2019
🍨More Unfairy Tales By Carthick🍨
The stories the Knight-in-Shining-Armour and the Damsel-in-Distress have never wanted you to know. Tales which Fairyland had kept locked up in secret and thrown away the key. Until our rogue bard went back in time and ferreted out skeletons hidden within secret cupboards of desolate mansions.
Our fearless crusader of truth and justice brings to you the second volume of revelations from fairyland.
You will find five more unfairy tales hidden within the pages of this tiny tome, the sequel to Carthick's Unfairy Tales. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to reclaim their own histories. Of spurned witches and lost wolves.
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🍨Ohh yeahh, I am finally done with this amazing book and it's again a collection of five Unfairy tales, oh yeah that's a new term. If I had to sum the book in one word then, I will say, they were mind-blowing. I read the volume one but I this volume more and more. The imagination level went so high in this one. The author brings such twists which for sure are going to kill you. I mean it's so so powerful.
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It changed my entire perspective towards each and every character and kudos to the author for writing it. I just can't stop thinking about them. Definitely recommended, everyone should give it a try.
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Rating: 4.5🌟
The stories the Knight-in-Shining-Armour and the Damsel-in-Distress have never wanted you to know. Tales which Fairyland had kept locked up in secret and thrown away the key. Until our rogue bard went back in time and ferreted out skeletons hidden within secret cupboards of desolate mansions.
Our fearless crusader of truth and justice brings to you the second volume of revelations from fairyland.
You will find five more unfairy tales hidden within the pages of this tiny tome, the sequel to Carthick's Unfairy Tales. Stories of elves out to decipher the ways of men and dwarves seeking to reclaim their own histories. Of spurned witches and lost wolves.
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🍨Ohh yeahh, I am finally done with this amazing book and it's again a collection of five Unfairy tales, oh yeah that's a new term. If I had to sum the book in one word then, I will say, they were mind-blowing. I read the volume one but I this volume more and more. The imagination level went so high in this one. The author brings such twists which for sure are going to kill you. I mean it's so so powerful.
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It changed my entire perspective towards each and every character and kudos to the author for writing it. I just can't stop thinking about them. Definitely recommended, everyone should give it a try.
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Rating: 4.5🌟
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