I'm still giggling with tears in my eyes trying to write. This is exactly what I needed something totally different and so witty and funny. The tales will have you laughing and wanting more. There are 16 of these retelling tales to enjoy from snow white, rapunzel, Cinderella, Little red riding hood and so much more to enjoy. Thank you @reutbarak @netgalley for allowing me to read this book.

I love fairytale retellings and it was so much fun reading this collection that was overall just positive and humorous. There was snark and wordplay and even some surprises-- I had a blast!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions written are completely honest and my own.

I love fairy tales and was excited to see what changes the author made to them. I must say these were refreshingly not dark or disturbing. A fun way to spend time with your favorite titles, with a twist

Funny Fairy Tales - All 16 Fairy Tales by Reut Barak is an offbeat and whimsical collection that takes classic fairy tales, adds a hefty dose of modern references, and occasionally throws in something random, like an alien showing up out of nowhere. Barak’s writing style stays true to the fairy tale format, but it’s layered with tongue-in-cheek humor, quirky characters, and unexpected left turns that keep you guessing. Each tale is a quick, imaginative read that doesn’t take itself seriously. While not every story lands equally, the overall effect is fun, especially for readers who enjoy classic stories with a bizarre twist.

Perfect for: readers who love fairy tale retellings, absurdist humor, and a touch of chaos in their bedtime stories.

As a true lover of classic fairytale I actually really enjoyed this version of stories. If your a fan of twisted fairytales this is deffo a read for you. Short classic stories with an unusual twist to keep the imagination going.

"Funny Fairy Tales" by Reut Barak offers a unique and often amusing take on classic stories by transplanting them into a modern context. Barak demonstrates a light-hearted vision, reimagining familiar characters and plot points in ways that are often unexpected. Readers with a strong understanding of the original fairy tales will likely appreciate the clever twists and satirical elements present in these retellings.

The collection explores how traditional fairy tale tropes might play out in contemporary society, leading to scenarios that are both familiar and surprisingly novel. While the book embraces a sense of silliness and occasional sarcasm, its effectiveness is enhanced by the reader's prior knowledge of the source material. Without this foundation, some of the humor and the significance of the alterations might be less apparent.

Overall, "Funny Fairy Tales" provides an entertaining and imaginative perspective on well-known narratives. It serves as a playful commentary on both the enduring nature of these stories and the shifts in our modern world. Readers looking for a fresh and unconventional approach to fairy tales, and who are well-versed in the originals, will likely find this collection to be a diverting and thought-provoking read.
M. Roberts

This book holds sixteen fairy tales from our childhood by The Brothers Grimm and Disney. Barak does a great job bringing these characters to a whole new level. I wasn’t expecting to find such humorous tales. I found myself laughing at the new twist of each story. Funny Fairy Tales is a light-hearted and whimsical exaggeration of each story.

-NetGalley

Anything fairy tale related I’m in. However in the title they promised funny, however for me it sadly didn’t deliver. I found them more “quirky” than funny, some of them definitely had interesting twists and I liked how they all kind of linked together. But it just wasn’t quite what I was expecting so I was a bit disappointed. Easy and quick read though and maybe it just wasn’t my sort of humour 🤷🏻‍♀️

This book was quite a funny retelling of all the fairy tales. I really enjoyed this different take on the characters and stories we grew up to. Reut did a good job on these stories to make them more modern and they really did have a kick to them!!

Back in the distant reaches of time when I was young, there was a wonderful cartoon called Fractured Fairy Tales that was part of the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. The quirky and off-centre takes on traditional stories was and still is a delight. This book can join its ranks. Many of the stories are told from the Disney-ed versions and then they go off the rails. Totally.

Some of the characters, like Shraga the mirror show up in many of the other stories. Expect the unexpected and I suspect you will never be able to look at some of these tales again in the same way. Wickedly funny and irreverent, I sat down and read the book cover to cover. It is clever and entertaining. Five purrs and two paws up.

16 fairy tales with a little twist and 200 pages made this a quick, delightful, entertaining afternoon reading with a full throated laugh at all of them. The stories are the same, the emphasis is just twisted a little. Reut Barak has gathered all 16 of her retelling tales into one book that any and everyone will find funny! 5 stars for each

Thank you to NetGalley and New Belle Enterprises for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Funny Fairy Tales is the fairy tale book I needed as an adult. These aren’t too adult in terms of romance and subject matter (well no more so than the Grimms originally penned) but definitely brought a more mature sense to some classics and some less familiar stories. I laughed through all and loved that many of the stories brought in threads from previous ones in the book to create a bit of an interconnected world.

If you miss your old classics but want them to be reimagined to stay fresh as an adult, you’ll adore this collection.

I’ve always enjoyed a fractured fairy tale, and this slim volume was no disappointment. None of these were dark or twisted; all were at the comic end of the continuum, so it was a very light and amusing reading experience.

Very different book. Had me laughing and thinking why wasn't this the fairytales I got taught
Extremely cleverly written and people need be aware isnt for those who don't like.swearing etc
Definitely worth reading for anyone who wants something different funny and certainly not.boring