One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2010 A skeptic's search for magic, one faery at a time. In search of something to believe in again, Signe Pike left behind a career in Manhattan to undertake a magical journey-literally. In a sweeping tour through England, Ireland, Scotland, and beyond, she takes readers to dark glens and abandoned forests, ancient sacred sites, and local pubs, seeking those who might still believe in the mysterious beings we've relegated to the dusty corners of our childhood imaginations: faeries. But as Signe attempts to connect with the spirit world, she'll come to view herself and the world around her in a profoundly new way. Engaging and full of heart, Faery Tale is more than a memoir-it's the story of rekindling that spark of belief that makes even the most skeptical among us feel like a kid again.
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Like many people, I love the idea of faeries and of magic, but am extremely skeptical about them. The author claims to be as well, and whether or not it's true skepticism or just a clever way to draw you into her world, this book is no utterly enchanting. In the end, I think the book is less about believing in magic than about the amazing things that can happen when you learn to be open, follow your intuition, and truly connect to the world around you–both the physical earth and with other beings.
I really liked the concept of a person trying to find a bit of magic and enchantment in the modern world and Signe's journey was quite relatable in a lot of ways. Whether you believe faeries truly exist or are just interested on hearing people's perspective on it, the read is interesting, humorous and thoughtful. Where I felt a bit disconnected, and this is only a personal view, was the ‘encounters' with faeries and the odd circumstances were a bit, well hard to believe. I suppose it's no different than seeing signs or God's hand in the life of a person who believes He exists, but as I personally don't think faeries are real - although I definitely wish they were - these encounters feel subjective. Far be it from me to discount someone's experience, so I don't want to discourage giving this book a go as there are still a lot to enjoy besides, it just might require a bit of suspended belief depending on your own thoughts on the matter. What I did enjoy was the journey that Signe goes on to reconnect with nature and to sort through her past so she can move forward. Even just the travelling and meeting of new people can bring a certain kind of magic to one's life and I did find it fun to follow Signe on her exploration both outward and inward,
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