1. Which story was your favorite and why? I think Puss-in-Boots stands out the most for me. I enjoyed the bawdy tone in which it was written.
2. Who was your favorite character and why? I think Mr. Lyon however I don't think her rewriting added anything to the original. The Beast is a very sympathetic character you can't help liking.
3. Was there a particular part that you enjoyed or disliked more than the rest? I loved her prose though she seemed overly fixated on the sexual part. She was kind of like Freud.
4. Was this the first book you've read in this genre, or by this author? Has it encouraged you to read more? Yes I would like to read more retellings of classic fairy tales. And yes I would definitely read more of her books.
5. Were there any parts or ideas you stuggled with? Sometimes I was confused as to the nature of the beast. There was one story in particular where this happened but I can't remember which one! I didn't know if it was a werewolf or vampire!
6. How did you find the experience of reading a collection of short stories? Were you able to engage with the characters in the same way? I usually don't read short stories but I liked this one and the one I read prior to that, "The Doll and other stories" by Daphne du Maurier.
7. Overall, did you find it an enjoyable experience?
Yes I did. Very much.