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Beasts and Beauty

Dangerous Tales
By Soman Chainani
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Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani is a collection of twelve revamped fairy tales that twist and transform traditional narratives. Each story offers a fresh perspective with diverse characters and unexpected outcomes, defying conventional happily-ever-afters and challenging familiar perceptions of good and evil. Readers will find both enchantment and provocation in these reimagined tales set against rich, historical backdrops.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish fairy tales with a dark and modern twist. The stories delve into the complexities and moral grey areas of well-known tales, offering fresh perspectives and deeper meanings. Fans of imaginative storytelling with a historical backdrop will find it particularly captivating.

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Beasts and Beauty

You think you know these stories, don’t you?

You are wrong.

You don’t know them at all.

Classic fairytales with a modern twist from the bestselling author of Netflix film The School for Good and Evil

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You think you know these stories, don't you?

You are wrong.

You don't know them at all.

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life... and death.

A prince has a surprising awakening...

A beauty fights like a beast...

A boy refuses to become prey...

A path to happiness is lost... then found again.

New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare.

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Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani has received praise for its fresh and subversive take on classic fairy tales. Reviewers have highlighted its chilling and sly nature, commending its ability to transform familiar stories into unsettling yet beautiful narratives. The book is described as both vibrant and empowering, offering modern audiences a deeper and more inclusive experience with timeless tales.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008224509

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julia Iredale

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 336

Collections

Education & Reference Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Soman Chainani Young Adult

About the Author

Soman Chainani studied at Harvard, practically creating his own fairytale major. He is also an acclaimed screenwriter, whose films have played at more than 150 film festivals, winning more than 30 jury and audience prizes. When he's not telling stories or teaching, Soman is a die-hard tennis player. You can visit Soman online at www.somanchainani.net.

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