I don’t get this book. A pig is driving through the woods and gets stopped by a wolf who says the bridges is out, come over to my place. The pig really needs to get across this bridge, but the pig goes to the home of the wolf and meets the wolfs Spouse. They have a conversation about the painting in the house, and about being lonely in the woods. Then the pig leaves. They get to the river and there’s no bridge. There never was a bridge. So why did the wolf stop the pig. It doesn’t make sense. It feels like part of the story is missing. The artwork is okay but it’s all done at a distance and the wolf and the pig are so very small that a lot of this looks like a children’s painting. I didn’t enjoy this book and I don’t think kids would either because it feels undone.

This book was okay. I didn't feel that it added much more to the genre than what already existed. I did really enjoy the artistic style however

I appreciate the Scandinavian minimalism, but what was that? For a second, I thought this was The Three Little Pigs, but then it wasn't? What?

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

The Bridge is a story about a pig who’s looking to cross a bridge, but meets a wolf who says it’s not ready yet. The wolf invites the pig to their home. But what will happen after the visit? Or during?

…I’m not sure I got this book quite right. It was a little confusing, but I read what it was supposed to give, and it was “ever-so-slightly-sinister” and that it certainly was “fast-paced”. I was wondering what would happen, as we know in fairytales, pig’s (and other character’s in the same genre) tend to be the victim.

My conclusion is that is was so-so good, and it told what I wanted. The illustrations were simple and to the point. Maybe young readers will enjoy this book better than a 25-year-old.

Happy reading!♥️

I got this book for free from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review

Honestly, I did not understand this book, but maybe that’s the twist they were trying to portray about life. The story was lacking and the font was too small.

Thank you, Netgalley and Astra Publishing House , for the advance reading copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the illustrations in this one, but I think the story will go over the heads of the intended age of the readers.
I felt there was not enough text or context given to the story, and the ending kind of threw me for a loop. I know life often does this and we never know what to expect, but I don't think children will enjoy the open-to-interpretation ending.

I found myself a bit confused by this one, if I'm being honest. I got the feeling it was meant to be kinda sinister? But I'm not actually sure? Like, I feel like the wolves were setting the pig up to be murdered? But maybe the point was that it seemed super suspicious but ultimately wasn't? Just a big fake out? It's hard to say. I'm leaning towards sinister and dark, though.

The story is certainly thought-provoking given how short and narratively-light it is. An intriguing little read.

Thank you, Astra Publishing House, for the advance reading copy.

I find the story a bit too short and incomplete considering the audience age group. I do feel the font of the writing is too small and the writing too short/less.
I feel the illustrations can be a little more distinct.

I enjoyed the twist in the end. However, I feel bad for the little pig. Wish the story provided an ending on how the pig and the wolves face the situation when they face such unexpected challenges.