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Book Review of Deerskin

Deerskin
Deerskin
Author: Robin McKinley
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 7


This is one of Robin McKinley darker books. It is a loose and wonderful retelling of Donkeyskin, a Charles Perrault story. Princess Lissar suffers a horrible tragedy very young in her life, which forces her to flee from her family. This is the beginning of an adventure that gives her a new life and a new identify. Robin McKinley is a wonderful writer who tells this story with such compassion. The ending is hugely satisfying.