Some Kind of Fairy Tale
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
320
Novel • Fiction
England • Early 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce follows Tara, who vanishes in Leicestershire, only to return twenty years later, claiming she was trapped in a parallel world influenced by Irish folklore. As she tries to reintegrate, her family and former boyfriend, Richie, struggle with her fantastic story while she faces the repercussions of her disappearance. The novel explores themes of time distortion and the challenges of readjusting to the human world.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Emotional
Contemplative
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Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce captivates with its unique blend of modern life and fantastical elements, earning high praise for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. Some find its ambiguous ending unsatisfying, while others laud its ability to provoke thought. Overall, it’s a compelling and imaginative narrative with minor pacing issues.
Readers who enjoy contemporary fantasy with psychological depth and mystical themes will savor Graham Joyce's Some Kind of Fairy Tale. Fans of Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Alice Hoffman's The Probable Future will find this novel's blend of reality and magical realism captivating. Ideal for those intrigued by the complex interplay between belief and skepticism.
10,825 ratings
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320
Novel • Fiction
England • Early 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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