Dark, twisted fables wounding the soul.
If you're drawn to tales with a touch of the sinister wrapped in the guise of bedtime stories, then "Let Me Tell You Something About That Night" might just be your cup of twisted tea. Cyril Wong offers an enchanting yet haunting tapestry of fables that lure readers into realms where the fantastical becomes eerily poignant. It's perfect for those who love to flirt with the darker side of fairy tales, and aren't afraid of a little soul-wounding along the way.
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ISBN: 9780980571714
Authors:
Cyril Wong
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Date of Publication: 2009-06-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 122 readers)
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Be warned. Mothers should not read these stories to their children, even though they might contain a lonely elf, a talking moon, a butterfly that wants to be a rabbit, or a boy who was born with a flower as an unfortunate appendage. Hovering within the realm of fables, myths and fairy tales, here are unlikely bedtime stories that are best read on a dark, stormy night, and at the risk of wounding the soul.
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Dark, twisted fables wounding the soul.
If you're drawn to tales with a touch of the sinister wrapped in the guise of bedtime stories, then "Let Me Tell You Something About That Night" might just be your cup of twisted tea. Cyril Wong offers an enchanting yet haunting tapestry of fables that lure readers into realms where the fantastical becomes eerily poignant. It's perfect for those who love to flirt with the darker side of fairy tales, and aren't afraid of a little soul-wounding along the way.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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