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Some Kind of Fairy Tale

Graham Joyce
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Some Kind of Fairy Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Graham Joyce

Some Kind of Fairy Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.9

10,825 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Some Kind of Fairy Tale?

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.

3.9

10,825 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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