This children's graphic novel is from a series featuring classic fairy tales. I loved the tones of Jeffrey Stewart Timmins' illustrations, and the use of shadows, circles and sharp lines. The images are simple, but rich. I am less fond of the grotesque depiction of the witch, and the abruptness of the storytelling. To me, it reads more like a storyboard than the story itself. However, I did appreciate that the story maintained grimmer aspects of the original tale that are often whitewashed from versions written for children.
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