Book Info
Name of the Book : Doomsday Book of Fairy tales
Author : Emily Brewes
Publisher : Dundurn Press
Publication Date : 8 June 2021
No. of Pages : 288
Format : Kindle / Paperback
Why did I chose the book ?
The first thing which attracted me towards the book, Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes was its blurb. And, the second thing was its Cover. Also, the title of the book sounds very different. The title has an attractive appeal.
Where to find the book ?
Although, the book, Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes was offered to me as an ARC by NetGalley. But, you can read the book on Amazon Kindle or order it in a paperback format.
Author Introduction
Emily Brewes , author of Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales lives in Toronto. The book is her debut as an author. She loves fairy tales, and, therefore, she injected the idea into her book. The book is set in a post- apocalyptic era. To follow the author, click on the links :
Blurb
Jesse Vanderchuck is living in a post- apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Jesse, her sister Olivia and her mother, in order to save themselves starts for The Underground.
But, when Jesses’s mother dies she decides to find her long lost sister Olivia who fled from Underground when she was a teenager. On Jesse's way to find her sister, she finds a friend, Doggo and here comes a series of fairy tales. With every tale Jesse discovers a new beginning to the end.
Will Jesse be able to find her sister Olivia? What Jesse will have to face when she leaves The Underground?
My Opinion
Marvelous, Emotional and Stupendous
The book, Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes can be defined in these three words. A book which takes you on a fairy tale ride in a post- apocalyptic world scenario.
I, totally loved reading the book. For me it was the best book I read this year. The book not only connects you emotionally but also reminds you of your childhood with its fairy tales.
Character Portrayal
Our Protagonist, Jesse is a lady with a strong willpower and survival instincts in the book, Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes. She is on a quest which is dangerous and there is least hope of survival.
But, the character that I am in love with is Doggo. A friend and a perfect companion.
The Tertiary characters have all been painted the same way. All for survival.
Narrative Style
The book, Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes follows a non- linear approach. The whole story is narrated from Jesse's point of view. Vocabulary is simple and understanding.
The author has supported the story with fairy tales which I have not read in any other book.
A post- apocalyptic world perfectly entangled with the fairy tales.
Ratings
- Cover ------------- 5/5
- Recommendation -- 5/5
- Writing Style ------- 5/5
- Plot ------------------ 5/5
- Characters ---------- 5/5
- Climax -------------- 5/5
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