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User Reviews about Book of Enchantments (Point Fantasy)
I found Wrede when I picked up Dealing with Dragons, book 1 of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I fell in love with the book and proceeded to purchase and read the next 3 books. The books were funny, had original plots and strong characters that were easy to identify with. Needless to say, I was excited to read Wrede's Book of Enchantments, in the hopes that I would love it as well. Overall, the book was nowhere near the level of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, but it is still a good book.
It is a collection of short stories by Wrede, including one featuring Cimorene and Mendanbar. The stories all do have original plots, which made them interesting reads. However, the stories are not as funny or witty as the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Also, not all of them end well like the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, another style change.
Basically, it is a good collection of short stories. But if you're buying this based on your love for the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, you might want to take a closer look. -- Not as good, but still fine
Book of Enchantments (1996) is a Fantasy collection containing ten short stories, a recipe, and Notes from the Author. Five stories are published here for the first time. Five previously appeared in various anthologies. Two are Enchanted Forest tales.
- Rikiki and the Wizard (1986) is about an ambitious wizard and a blue chipmunk god.
- The Princess, the Cat, and the Unicorn (1987) concerns a narcissistic unicorn in the Enchanted Forest.
- Roses by Moonlight (1996) examines the futures of a jealous sister.
- The Sixty-Two Curses of Caliph Arenschadd (1993) considers the problems of a grand vizier -- and his family -- serving a magical caliph who is hard to please.
- Earthwitch (1996) confronts an arrogant leader with his former lover. It is the oldest tale in this collection.
- The Sword Seller (1990) is a Witch World tale involving a strange god.
- The Lorelei (1994) introduces the German siren within a modern setting.
- Stronger Than Time (1994) provides an alternative version of Sleeping Beauty.
- Cruel Sisters (1996) is a tale of three sisters, in which the eldest and youngest always quarrel. The middle sister is the mediator between the other two.
- Utensile Strength (1996) exposes the origins of the Frying Pan of Doom. The King and Queen of the Enchanted Forest sponsor a tournament and cookoff to learn who will wield the weapon.
- Quick After-Battle Triple Chocolate Cake (1996) is not a story, but a recipe for a dessert mentioned in the previous story.
- Notes from the Author tells the origins of these stories.
Recommended for Wrede fans and for anyone who else enjoys tales of various magics, unusual creatures, and personal troubles.
-Arthur W. Jordin -- Strange Circumstances
I'm only up to page 95, but this collection deserves 5 stars just by containing "Earthwitch." In its 25 pages, Wrede rivals the best grand opera. -- Indeed, not just for kids
I read the Enchanted Forest Chronicles written by Patricia Wrede and I loved the four books. Then I saw this one and I expected something similar. However, the stories on this book are totally different from the books and different from each other, even though the style and the humour remain. I would recommend this book to any child or adult that enjoys fantasy and realistic characters.
Still, not all the stories feature characters from the other books, so don't expect a full book set in the Enchanted Forest. -- Different from what I expected but great nonetheless
I bought the Enchanted Forest Chronicles on the recommendation of a friend. So enjoyed them I bought this companion book of enchanted short stories. Only one of the stories relates directly to the original 'cast' of the Forest but each and every one of them a joy to behold.
If you haven't read them all. Shame on you! -- Magic frying pans and things that go bump in the night
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