The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror

Empowering, subversive. . . . Daniel M. Lavery twists fairy tales into elegant garrotes. . . . There's not a single weak link in the cat's-breath chain of this collection. --The New York Times Book Review

Adapted from the beloved "Children's Stories Made Horrific" series, The Merry Spinster takes up the trademark wit that endeared Daniel M. Lavery...show more

BUY THE BOOK

208 pages

Average rating: 4.92

13 RATINGS

|

1 REVIEW

Community Reviews

Anonymous
Dec 28, 2023
8/10 stars
If you're looking for some original, smarmy, laugh-out-loud feminism infused into the princess fairytales of old, look no further than Ortberg's Merry Spinster. This was a super fun read and one that I hope to share with my princess-obsessed niece when she's a little older.

See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.