Politically Correct Bedtime Stories
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Hans Christian Andersen
It's hard to believe that James Finn Garner could improve upon perfection - but he has.
The Brothers Grimm
We were fighting between ourselves to see who would read it first.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first purchased this book years ago on a whim and made the mistake of reading it on the train home: the other passengers were extremely unnerved as I was in hysterics after the first page and could not stop sniggering throughout the whole journey. The book now has pride of place on my coffee table and most visitors who leafed through it ended up buying a copy themselves. Is there any better recommendation than that? Wether you read about Snowwhite and the vertically challenged men or about little red riding hood setting up a commune with the wolf and her grandmother, this book is something for both old and young (possibly with a light advantage towards the former). A must buy (and an ideal gift for anyone.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is for anyone who likes parodys or mocking the political systems. it is a 'value for money' book,as itwill have you laughing all the time (due to its humorous twists and phrases.) The book is composed of several 're-looks' at popular Fairy-Tales and Nursery Stories. I thoroughly recommend this book for everyone, as although it is based on Fairy Tales; its updated twists,endings and political humor makes it more adult- but keeping it light and not boring.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I must say the author has made a good and funny translation of what would have considered harmless children's stories into modern day PC propaganda. What I will say is that it did get a tiny bit repetitive but otherwise it is a good read. Highly recommended for all those who remember the good old days of our children's stories
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Amusing
The stories are amusing in this and do make you think how times have changed but the stories are very short and just as you get into one it finishes.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Yvonne Ryan
Very funny!
Great fun and very clever, love all the political and social concepts and the often complete reworkings of these classic tales.
Published 10 months ago by Bee
Easy reading
The book is really funny, easy to get the idea about the stories even if you've forgotten them or never read them before.
Published 13 months ago by AJ
politically correct bedtime stories
Arrived quickly- an hilarious collection of stories retold to suit modern tastes of easy offence. This will tickle your ribcage, should you need it!
Published 16 months ago by sue
Very disappointing
The book's title is enticing and it's a great idea. Unfortunately, I found the content really tedious. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Pelagius
Fairytales with a P.C. makeover
This is a great book if you need to get your head around politically correct jargon! Our much-loved fairytales get a P.C. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Perfumefreak
Goldilocks, Melanin-Deprived Environmental Researcher
When a bandwagon reaches the point that it is subject to satirical spoofs, it's a good indication that said bandwagon has traveled way to far. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Patrick Shepherd
For everyone not PC repressed
For any Squaddies or ex-Squaddies who might read this review -
I swamped myself - you have been warned
I swamped myself - you have been warned
Published on 15 Dec 2007 by Woodland Worker
Funny - or not?
I found the first two or three amusing - but after that it became just too predictable and, I confess, I never managed to finish it!
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by Mrs. P. A. Porter
Oppression, Alienation, and the Three Little Pigs
Bedtime stories are probably among the oldest forms of tale-telling there is in human history. Before epic poetry, before political speeches, before religious tales of awe, there... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2005 by Kurt Messick
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