4.09/5
Author: Susanna Clarke
Publication Date: Sep 3, 2007
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD,Hardcover
Rating: 4.09/5 out of 16617
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(B+) 76% | GoodJan 20, 2010
How rare it is to find a book which is exactly what its author meant it to be. There are no missteps here, everything is deliberate, and much of it masterful. It is not surprising that, when he first read one of Clarke's short stories, Neil Gaiman remarked:Oct 09, 2011
Rating: four very satisfied stars of fiveMar 09, 2017
The governess was not much liked in the village. She was too tall, too fond of books, too grave, and, a curious thing, never smiled unless there was something to smile at.Sep 03, 2019
Well now. After having successfully avoided reading Susanna Clarke's short fantasy collection for a decade and a half after having loved Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, I finally guilted myself into picking up the damn book and giving it a go.Nov 26, 2016
3ish stars.Sep 06, 2011
This is a collection of short stories by Susanna Clarke, author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. She works the same territory as she did with the novel, and to quite brilliant effect. One or two of the stories are connected to the novel but others are not. One story is a tip of the hat to Neil Gaiman.Jun 09, 2012
In 2004 Susanna Clarke published a groundbreaking book called Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel. Written in prose reminiscent of Jane Austen and Horace Walpole, it put a gothic-almost-romantic spin on the Fantasy genre that surprised and enthralled many, making it an instant bestseller with a cult following of readers who, to this day, simply cannot wait for the sequel. Knowing that it took nearly ten years for Clarke to write JS&N, it seems more than fair to assume that the wait for the said In 2004 Susanna Clarke published a groundbreaking book called Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel. Written in prose reminiscent of Jane Austen and Horace Walpole, it put a gothic-almost-romantic spin on the Fantasy genre that surprised and enthralled many, making it an instant bestseller with a cult following of readers who, to this day, simply cannot wait for the sequel. Knowing that it took nearly ten years for Clarke to write JS&N, it seems more than fair to assume that the wait for the said sequel is not yet over and that readers will simply have to be patient for a little while longer. So in the meantime why not enjoy ourselves with The Ladies of Grace Adieu, Clarke’s first collection of short stories which she published in 2006? While not as good as JS&N, it still bears the mark of the author’s genius and will by no means be a waste of your precious reading time. That is, of course, provided that fairy tales are your cup of tea...Jan 06, 2013
4.5/5Oct 06, 2013
Jan 12, 2012
3.5 starsFeb 02, 2012
Dec 28, 2008
A collection from the author of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, cast in a similar scholarly tone, but focused much more specifically on the fairies.Mar 08, 2015
Set in the same world of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, this is a collection of short stories. The introduction to the volume by the character Professor James Sutherland considers who wrote them and of the current state of magic within Great Britain, and just how much the faerie world can influence the regular world.Sep 08, 2008
This collection of short stories by the author of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell serves as an introduction to the world of magic and faeries in England. The friend who lent it to me referred to it as "starter Susanna Clarke." In that respect, the book was very successfulI took enough pleasure in these tales enough to move Clarke's formidable 1000-page novel to the top of my to-read list.Jun 20, 2007
This is a perfectly charming set of fairy tales done by the writer of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. It is impeccably written, I'd almost say flawlessly, to produce the appropriate tone for the various stories and their status as fairy tales. One of the tales, On Lickerish Hill (a retelling of Rumpelstilskin) for example, is written in archaic 18th century style English, which is a lovely touch. I would read these to kids, if I had any to read to, my only reservation being that the writing is This is a perfectly charming set of fairy tales done by the writer of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. It is impeccably written, I'd almost say flawlessly, to produce the appropriate tone for the various stories and their status as fairy tales. One of the tales, On Lickerish Hill (a retelling of Rumpelstilskin) for example, is written in archaic 18th century style English, which is a lovely touch. I would read these to kids, if I had any to read to, my only reservation being that the writing is a bit advanced.Nov 30, 2011
The The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other StoriesOct 11, 2013
Like many readers, I was blown away by Susanna Clarkes debut novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, which won both the Hugo and the World Fantasy Award upon its publication in 2005. I was a bit late to the party, not getting to Jonathan Strange until 2013, but within 24 hours of finishing it I was on my way to the library to pick up this short story collection, Clarkes only other published work. The Ladies of Grace Adieu is a collection of eight stories set in the same universe as Jonathan Like many readers, I was blown away by Susanna Clarke’s debut novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, which won both the Hugo and the World Fantasy Award upon its publication in 2005. I was a bit late to the party, not getting to Jonathan Strange until 2013, but within 24 hours of finishing it I was on my way to the library to pick up this short story collection, Clarke’s only other published work. The Ladies of Grace Adieu is a collection of eight stories set in the same universe as Jonathan Strange, and all eight have something to offer:Jun 23, 2010
I'd forgotten exactly how wryly amusing Clarke's style can be. It's good to read her again, this time in short story form.May 31, 2008
One of the many things I enjoyed about Susanna Clarkes debut novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell was the footnotes that would go on at length telling some strange tale about fairies or magic. They were short stories set apart from the main story, but important to the world of the novel nonetheless. The Ladies of Grace Adieu is a collection of short stories similar in spirit to the footnotes in Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.Aug 26, 2019
This is a collection of short stories, set in the same universe as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, and having minor appearance of several characters, namely Strange, Wellington and the Raven King. The collection was published after the novel, but a large share of the stories was written before and if he novel is marvelous because we see a formed style in a debut work, the stories often show the search for the same style. Therefore overall ranking is 3* even if some stories are 4*Apr 29, 2009
When I read Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, I formed the impression that Susanna Clarke wrote in the style of Trollope. After reading this collection of short stories, I've changed my mind. She's closer to Austen. There is only one wrong story, "On Lickerish Hill", a retelling of a British version of "Rapunzel".Mar 08, 2008
As I was reading this while waiting for brakework on my car to be completed, I really couldn't start bashing my brains in with the hardback first edition in front of other sensitive types. Yes I was upset, and yes I kept looking down at my krispy kremes wondering if I should power through them early in an attack of emotional eating. If you want to read a terrible, simply hideous, attempt at pastiche of phaeries, pharisees, faeries and more fairies...by all means, reade on. Otherwise, throwe As I was reading this while waiting for brakework on my car to be completed, I really couldn't start bashing my brains in with the hardback first edition in front of other sensitive types. Yes I was upset, and yes I kept looking down at my krispy kremes wondering if I should power through them early in an attack of emotional eating. If you want to read a terrible, simply hideous, attempt at pastiche of phaeries, pharisees, faeries and more fairies...by all means, reade on. Otherwise, throwe thise messe upone thee bonnie barbie. ...moreMay 06, 2019
This certainly didn't change my opinion of this author, I wasn't a fan of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but I also can't say that I'm a fan of these stories. Unfortunately the way this collection was pitched to me was that it focused more on the ladies and their role in magic, but I didn't feel like it was an accurate or particularly inspiring portrayal.Jan 13, 2018
I first read this shortly after finishing Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, and I think I was a bit disappointed because I wasn't quite finished with those characters and I really wanted more on the grand and dramatic side. This time around I loved these stories a lot more, it was nice to go more domestic, gentle and in depth in the world created by Susanna Clarke, especially as I loved the amount of footnote asides in JS&MN. I'd expect that Clarke could probably write three or four more I first read this shortly after finishing Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, and I think I was a bit disappointed because I wasn't quite finished with those characters and I really wanted more on the grand and dramatic side. This time around I loved these stories a lot more, it was nice to go more domestic, gentle and in depth in the world created by Susanna Clarke, especially as I loved the amount of footnote asides in JS&MN. I'd expect that Clarke could probably write three or four more collections of similar little stories based on the JS&MN footnotes alone, which I wouldn't say no to, though I don't think is very likely to happen.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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