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Horror and Mystery

The Tooth Fairy

eng. The Tooth Fairy · 1996
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Interesting Facts

  • In this work, reality and fantasy are so delicately intertwined that the boundaries between them become blurred, and childhood fears take on a tangible form, seeping into the everyday lives of the characters.
  • The Tooth Fairy depicted in the novel is far from the familiar image of a kind enchantress: she is cunning, caustic, and at times frighteningly cruel, lending the narrative the atmosphere of a disturbing fairy tale.
  • Through the lens of the protagonist's coming of age, themes of lost innocence, encounters with the unknown, and inner struggle are revealed, while the supernatural becomes a metaphor for complex psychological processes.
  • The author masterfully employs details of 1970s English provincial life, imbuing the narrative with nostalgic and somber tones that enhance the sense of authenticity and immersion.
  • The book pays special attention to friendship and the trials faced by adolescents, with motifs of fear and the desire for self-understanding running as a central thread throughout the story.
The Tooth Fairy
Date of publication: 1 February 2025
Updated: 5 July 2025
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Original titleeng. The Tooth Fairy · 1996
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