Gingerbread by Helen OyeyemiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
It felt very meta making and eating gingerbread while reading Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi. I didn't even intend to do that. It was serendipitous. I have also been experimenting with what I put in it to make sure I get the right combo. Gingerbread inspired me to try honey instead of maple syrup. It was a good idea!
Gingerbread is a modern fairy tale. You can see the nods to classic fairy tales throughout the story. Magical realism is not always easy to follow. You have to be comfortable letting go of certain structures to let the story bloom. Once I let go, I enjoyed it much more. I also can't promise that I won't force a loaf of gingerbread on you the next time I see you.
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