Can't Catch Me: And Other Twice-Told Tales

author: Michael Cadnum
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.24
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2019/06/23
date added: 2019/06/23
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'Can't Catch Me: And Other Twice-Told Tales' by Michael Cadnum is a collection of reimagined myths and legends.

Starting with a version of the Three Bears where Goldilocks is tired of the nearby bears and schemes to trap them, you know you are in for some skewed tales. Jack and the Beanstalk is told from the perspective of the giant's wife. The Graeae, who had their eye stolen by Perseus in Greek mythology tell their tale. And there are many more both familiar and less familiar.

I liked these stories that all seemed to feature an interesting twist on the familiar (and unfamiliar). Nothing stood out as either really good or really bad, but I enjoyed reading the collection.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Tachyon Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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