Normally I don't really enjoy "guide" type books. And this one wasn't an exception. I love the Sisters Grimm books, but like many other guidebooks, it doesn't really have any information in here that you wouldn't know from reading the books anyway. Plus, there are spoilers included from the first 8 books, so if you haven't read that far yet, you might want to pass on this one. By that point, I just don't see what other info it can offer. I was also disappointed it didn't really have any new illustrations of Ferryport Landing or its inhabitants; just the same cover art and illustrations from the books already. I did like the biographies of some of the fairy tale writers of old though, and the vintage fairy tale illustrations that were on a few pages were interesting. All in all, it's not a bad book, but I just didn't think it was that great. I can see it appealing to very diehbard fans who are anxious to squeeze every last drop from the series, or for fans who've been reading along as the books have been published and would like refresher. It just wasn't that useful to me, as I've read all 8 books so recently. Luckily for me, it was short. :) It was a pretty nice sum up of the entire series. I can't wait for the last book to come out. The enjoyed Puck's voice (he is my favorite character of the whole entire series). I also enjoyed the Grimm side notes. (I still can't believe that in one of the french version of little red riding hood, the wolf managed to trick red into eating her grandmother's fresh and drink her grandmother's blood) (creepy in a cool and kinda gross way!)
What do You think about A Very Grimm Guide (2011)?
What a great guide. I especially liked the small facts about the original tales.
—koranco
So many facts. Don't read until you finish all 9.
—Angela
