


There’s also not just one Rumpelstiltskin character, as several characters embody different aspects of the traditional imp. but this is really a completely different story with different characters and many new plot lines. I say “loose” because you will recognise certain elements from the original - turning things into gold, the importance of names, etc. Spinning Silver is a loose retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.

I didn’t like Spinning Silver quite as much as my beloved Uprooted - and I’ll explain why a bit later - but it still kept me captivated from start to finish. Something magical, atmospheric and utterly charming. There is just something about Novik’s fairy tales. Read Book ► Spinning Silver Naomi Novik īecause that’s what the story is really about: getting out of paying your debts.
