Post by Mini Mia on Aug 26, 2007 18:51:28 GMT -6
As Princess Lissar reaches womanhood, it is clear to all the kingdom that in her breathtaking beauty she is the mirror image of her mother, the queen--but this seeming blessing forces her to flee from her father's wrath. With her loyal dog, Lissar discovers a world of magic where she finds the key to her own survival.
This is a retelling of a tale called Donkeyskin by Charles Perrault. You can learn about it at Wikipedia. You can find a more modernized annotated version here: Donkeyskin.
Deerskin deals with rape and incest, so be forewarned. You can read an Interview conducted by John Morgan for a comment about the book. Scroll down to the 5th question/answer.
Warning!
If you haven't yet read this book, you might want to do so before reading this thread.
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