Red Riding Hood

Hey guys!


As promised, I will be doing a book review today. I haven't done one for a while so I thought it's about time I do another!


I've recently finished reading Red Riding Hood, the book tied-in with the 2011 film of the same name.



Here's the blurb from Goodreads:


The blacksmith would marry her.
The woodcutter would run away with her.
The werewolf would turn her into one of its own.

Valerie's sister was beautiful, kind, and sweet. Now she is dead. Henry, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast woodcutter, Peter, who offers Valerie another life far from home.

After her sister's violent death, Valerie's world begins to spiral out of control. For generations, the Wolf has been kept at bay with a monthly sacrifice. But now no one is safe. When an expert Wolf hunter arrives, the villagers learn that the creature lives among them--it could be anyone in town.

It soon becomes clear that Valerie is the only one who can hear the voice of the creature. The Wolf says she must surrender herself before the blood moon wanes...or everyone she loves will die.






My summary:

Written by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright, this book takes an interesting approach to the traditional fairy tale. It follows the story of Valerie, a girl whose town is haunted by a werewolf. After the tragic and violent death of her beloved older sister, Valerie realises that the wolf is after her. It appears that the wolf is actually one of the villagers. Suspicion grows among the villagers and Valerie fears the wolf could be someone very close to her...could it be her childhood friend Peter? Or Henry, the man she is betrothed to?

Despite the negative reviews I've read about Red Riding Hood, I quite enjoyed this book. It's dark, dramatic and fast-paced - a great combination. The only downside is that the story doesn't seem to have a proper ending; we get a feeling that one person in particular is the wolf in human form, but it's never made certain. Nevertheless, Red Riding Hood is an easy read and I read it in just a few days. If you're a student wanting a break from big heavy textbooks, this is a good choice. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Twilight, Vampire Diaries and House of Night.


I would probably give Red Riding Hood 3.5 stars (out of 5).



Have you read Red Riding Hood (or watched the film)? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!


Hasta luego!


Serena