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A haunting novelization of an equally haunting film. It read really well, really visually, with great narrative tension and beautifully drawn characters. The pages breathe with magic and mystery, and the overshadowing dark of humanity‘s evil is palpable. A really good read, if a sad one, and great for this time of year. Peeved that the film isn‘t streaming anywhere in Canada atm.

I loved this movie—the visuals have stayed with me through the years. The book is very similar but feels even darker. All fairytales are cautionary in some way. This one is no different…we would do well to remember the lesson from this story in our current times.

I'm trying to wait until October 1 to start watching, but my wife might not let me wait that long 😅 #scarathlon #teamwhoyagonnacall @FlynnDewey

Pan's Labyrinth The labyrinth of the Faun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The movie is one of my favorites, so finally got to read the book... Had to finish it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. Just as dark as the movie, maybe not as graphic.
Ps: I am in love with this cover, found it at at thiftstore for a dollar.

This book was beautiful, heartbreaking, and terrifying in spots all at once. Cornelia Funke did an excellent job bringing the movie into print form. One of my favorites reads for #Scarathlon2022.
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I guess I was expecting a lighter version of the movie since this is targeted towards middle grader readers, but it was still very, very dark. Way more intense than I would have been able to handle as a kid... visually, it was amazing - the illustrations and overall design were beautiful! #scarathlon #teammonstermash @StayCurious

The monster is just as scary in the book as it was in the movie... #scarathlon #teammonstermash @StayCurious

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Absolutely stunning. That‘s the only way I can describe it. While I remember loving the movie, upon reading this, it feels like it started it‘s life as a book, not a film. Poignant, dark, and absolutely gorgeous.

I can't believe how easily I was sucked back into this world of Guillermo del Toro's thanks to the voice narration of Luis Avila!!

He captured the wonder and magic of the film that I loved so much!
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I did that thing where I disappear for a while again. It's me, Lauren, with a name change. Still getting through everything that's happening right now. Lots of life changes. Things are looking up.
This is my current read, really enjoying it. I loved the film too.
Hope everyone is well. I'll try to pop on more. 🤞🏻

Dark fairytale. So much deeper then the movie. Not for the faint of heart. I mean not many fairytale‘s are though, right? Worth the read.

1. My favorite fantasy movie is Pan‘s Labyrinth. So striking.

2. My favorite fantasy character is Alice. I feel like I can relate to her too much 😂

3. Well sometimes. When something throws me off and I can‘t get my emotions in check and can sometimes throw a tiny tantrum.

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Violent, complicated, and not for the faint of heart. Compared to the movie, this goes more indepth into the fairy tale's backstory. Feels like a modern Macbeth.

Recommended for adults or older teens who can handle the dark side of humanity. Fans of Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, or Stephen King may like this. Content warning for death and torture. #dw2020reads #audiobooks

Hooray for #audiobooks #sunshine and a new home for this #fosterpet !!!

His new mom named him Ember in honor of November. Isn't that freaking adorable??

"Only books talked about all the things adults didn't want you to ask about - Life. Death. Good and Evil. And what else truly mattered in life." #quote

In progess, Thanksgiving #audiocooking. I borrowed the print book from my library but was relieved to find they also had the audiobook!

This fairy tale *could* be fantastic for teens or grown-ups who think they're too old for them. Only 11% in, so I'll keep ya posted.

I wanted to love this one but never really felt into it. I had to switch to the audiobook because I wasn‘t making time to read the physical book. There‘s a lot going on right now, so my mindset is geared more toward fun, light reads. Maybe I‘ll revisit this one another time. At least it marked off another tbr and was my #doublespin for #bookspin

Starting my #doublespin tonight!

I make very, very bad decisions, and any time I doubt that I need only to look at my bookshelf and see the willingly-purchased Funko Pops of Fauno and Pale Man staring back at me.

Quick drawing for today's #inktober prompt: Labyrinth.
I totally cheated yesterday because I couldn't come up with an idea 😜 Today I went with my obvious choice: The Pan's Labyrinth. One of my favorite movies and favorite bookworm characters!
I hope I can keep up with the prompts and keep them book related.

This wonderful book is ONLY TWO DOLLARS today!

I saw this movie years ago and remember it vaguely as being very disturbing and slightly confusing. The book popped up on a kindle deal for .99 so I decided to give it a read and I'm so glad I did! Dark and graphic with magic woven throughout. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

This was a gimme' as far as me loving it. I love the movie and anything that gave me extra insight into this fairy tale world was going to be a winner.
Be warned, this is a graphic and violent story set during the civil war in the Spain. But this is totally my wheelhouse of graphic and gritty fairy tale with a fantastical aesthetic that I love.
4.5/5 Stars.

“It is said that long, long ago,there lived a princess in an underground realm, where neither lies nor pain exist, who dreamt of the human world.“

Absolutely loving this book with its Grimm hope.

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1.) Easily the tagged book. Easily.
2.) I honestly have no idea. I don‘t usually pay attention to release dates 🤦🏻‍♀️.

You're getting older, and you'll see that life isn't like your fairy tales. The world is a cruel place. And you'll learn that, even if it hurts.

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Set against the backdrop of fascist Spain 1940s this is a dark & heartbreaking tale of a young girl‘s imaginative journey to another kingdom filled with fantastical creatures, while soldiers are killing rebels in the real world. A mix of dark fantasy and politics, the book captures the evils of war very well. Great for those who like magic & a little darkness in their reads.
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Found this on fb. This is why we read hahaha happy weekend everyone ❤️📖📚

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Thank you so much for all your support and friendship. I love being apart of all you book lovers. Happy holidays to you all! ❤️📖📚❤️

I remember loving the film (although it‘s been years since I‘ve watched it), so I decided to check out the audiobook. I love dark fairytales and this didn‘t disappoint. Now I want to re-watch the movie.

My next read. Here we go. Happy reading all 📚❤️📖

“A book?” Her mother laughed softly. “No! Not a book! Something much better,”
Ofelia didn‘t remind her mother that for her, there was nothing better than a book.

I loved this movie when I first saw it, so when the book came out recently, I knew I had to read it. 💚

The illustrations are so amazing! Yet again I was transported to a world were magic exists and creatures and humans work together to overcome the terrible tragedies that humans inflict on one another. Very well done. 😍

This book is listed in the Juvenile section, but it might not be appropriate for all young readers due to the violence.

I was a little hesitant to read this b/c it was shelved as YA, and one of the aspects of the movie I loved was that it so perfectly captured the essence of fairy tales: gaping wounds, murdered children and all! Thankfully, Funke's novelization is every bit as dark and magical as Del Toro's film.

Can I just say this is the best book I've read in a long time, better even than _Convenience Store Woman_? Holy moly. Maybe it's because I loved the movie so much, but goodness.
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Full review at https://mydearwatsonbooks.wordpress.com/2019/08/10/pans-labyrinth-the-labyrinth-....

Book was pretty good. It did have sketches throughout the book which I missed when i picked it up. I think this brought in more stories and background of the mill that I don't think was in the movie? Have to rewatch!

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For lovers of fairytales. This one was creepy good and very beautifully read by Thom Rivera. His accent was perfect.