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Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite
Gingerbread by Victor A. Davis is a cross between the stories Hansel and Gretel and Peter Rabbit. This story is based on a dream that Davis had. Eddie, the town misfit, dares his friend Arainy, the good girl, to sneak into the candy factory. Despite knowing the risks and that Eddie has been caught by the Candy Man before, Arainy still does it.
First of all do NOT read this story to your children. This is more of an adult fairytale due to the violence that occurs. I chose to read Gingerbread because I like to read adult versions of the children’s tales that I grew up with. My first thought about Gingerbread was that it was a very dark tale. I find it fascinating that Davis came up with this book just from his dreams. Arainy struggled with right and wrong. Being a good girl, she always chose good before but wrong always seemed more exciting. Because of this, she was curious and wanted to do something bad just once so she could know what it felt like. Eddie is a troublemaker because he feels he has to be. He does not want to appear to be a coward to anyone. Both characters need to escape their inner beast. By both of them breaking into the candy factory and facing the Candy Man, they are left with no choice but to face their fears and for Arainy to satisfy her curiosity.
Gingerbread was a different kind of tale. It was short but really made you think about your own inner fears and what would happen if you were forced to face them. If you like dark, twisted fairy tales, then this is a must-read.
