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The Sleeper and the Spindle
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Book Brief
72
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Medieval Fantasy World
2014
YA
12-18 years
790L
Super Short Summary
"The Sleeper and the Spindle" by Neil Gaiman is a loose retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" featuring two unnamed reimagined characters, intertwined with Snow White elements. The plot follows a queen and three dwarves who journey to a neighboring kingdom plagued by a sleeping sickness that began with a cursed princess. The queen delays her wedding and embarks on an adventure to rescue the kingdom.
Mysterious
Adventurous
Fantastical
Dark
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle reimagines classic fairy tales with a dark twist, receiving praise for its lyrical prose and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. Readers appreciate its empowering feminist themes and originality. However, some found the narrative too brief and wished for deeper character development. Overall, an enchanting and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Sleeper and the Spindle?
A reader who appreciates Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle would enjoy imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales with dark, novel twists. Fans of Gaiman will also likely appreciate Gregory Maguire's Wicked and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series. Ideal for those who enjoy fantasy literature with strong, inventive storytelling and gothic undertones.
55,930 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
72
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Medieval Fantasy World
2014
YA
12-18 years
790L
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