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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
fast-paced
I love the soulfulness and the writing of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, but I don't think this is a must-read kids' book. He has a poetic way of describing important ideas that creates an interesting allegory for adults but may be largely lost on the target demographic of young readers. Maybe that's not such a bad thing - it's good to be challenged - but this was more nebulous than what I was looking for.
Also, as I read this aloud to my little one while she played, those tell-tale markers of 20th century children's writing stood out to me - drunkards and revolvers and "adults are so dumb" - and made me consider when and how to broach those topics with kids.
It's a classic for good reason, but I'll return to more concrete reads like Charlotte's Web for our next chapter book together.
Also, as I read this aloud to my little one while she played, those tell-tale markers of 20th century children's writing stood out to me - drunkards and revolvers and "adults are so dumb" - and made me consider when and how to broach those topics with kids.
It's a classic for good reason, but I'll return to more concrete reads like Charlotte's Web for our next chapter book together.
This classic has been translated into just about every language you can think of, from original French to Martian (just venturing a guess). It has now crossed another communication barrier, into the world of comic art.
As a graphic novel, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince’ received a really fantastic treatment. It should be noted that the Saint-Exupéry drew the original art,which was pretty amazing. So readers should try NOT to compare against it, lest they may lessen the experience. It is a different beast, treat it as such.
When I first mentioned that I would read this, I got a couple bizarre looks from friends. “Wasn’t the Little Prince already basically a graphic novel?” was the most common question asked. These were obviously people who have either no clue (love you guys!) or never read the book. An illustrated novella.. That was the term you folks were looking for.
Joann Sfar’s graphic novel redux holds true to the original. The tale of a man lost in the desert, his airplane has broken down and repairs are underway. While working, a mysterious boy arrives and befriends him.
The boy claims to be from a small planet, where only he lives. He has three volcanoes and a flower to keep him company.
Due to some personal decisions, the boy decides to leave his world and see what else is out there. He visits other planets, each of which is populated only by a single adult. Each adult is stuck in a life that has no beginning or end, and in each case seemingly pointless. Excellent commentary, feel free to read into it.
I have always loved this book… Is the boy crazy, is the pilot crazy? Does the boy even exist? Are each of the adults, (and the boy) nothing more than aspects of the pilot’s subconscious? Do the adults ever get dislodged from their ruts? Does the sheep eat the flower? Does the flower forgive the boy?
These are some of the questions I have always asked myself.. will leave them all out there, hopefully the universe will answer them for me.
Or even better, a little prince can come from the stars an visit me at my humdrum job. I will ask him myself.
Fans of the original story should check this out. The art work is complex, but rough. The story arc covers all the aspects of the original, solidly enough that it took a physical comparison of the two books for me to find any minor differences.
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As a graphic novel, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince’ received a really fantastic treatment. It should be noted that the Saint-Exupéry drew the original art,which was pretty amazing. So readers should try NOT to compare against it, lest they may lessen the experience. It is a different beast, treat it as such.
When I first mentioned that I would read this, I got a couple bizarre looks from friends. “Wasn’t the Little Prince already basically a graphic novel?” was the most common question asked. These were obviously people who have either no clue (love you guys!) or never read the book. An illustrated novella.. That was the term you folks were looking for.
Joann Sfar’s graphic novel redux holds true to the original. The tale of a man lost in the desert, his airplane has broken down and repairs are underway. While working, a mysterious boy arrives and befriends him.
The boy claims to be from a small planet, where only he lives. He has three volcanoes and a flower to keep him company.
Due to some personal decisions, the boy decides to leave his world and see what else is out there. He visits other planets, each of which is populated only by a single adult. Each adult is stuck in a life that has no beginning or end, and in each case seemingly pointless. Excellent commentary, feel free to read into it.
I have always loved this book… Is the boy crazy, is the pilot crazy? Does the boy even exist? Are each of the adults, (and the boy) nothing more than aspects of the pilot’s subconscious? Do the adults ever get dislodged from their ruts? Does the sheep eat the flower? Does the flower forgive the boy?
These are some of the questions I have always asked myself.. will leave them all out there, hopefully the universe will answer them for me.
Or even better, a little prince can come from the stars an visit me at my humdrum job. I will ask him myself.
Fans of the original story should check this out. The art work is complex, but rough. The story arc covers all the aspects of the original, solidly enough that it took a physical comparison of the two books for me to find any minor differences.
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emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A classic about the intricacies of human relationships and life… a very moving read!
I read this book in French III in high school - in French. I think I've read the book en anglais, as well, but the French version is the one that stuck with me. Or avec moi. Either way, this is one I'd like to read again.
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thoughtful, sad, filled with meaning and layers.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
I felt like I was in another world while reading this.
So many realizations. It was a bit hard to understand at first, but once you get it, everything makes sense.
The book is super deep and really makes you think.
Such an interesting read, and I love it! I’m glad I read this, but I think this book just wrecked me. Early in the morning, I’m crying.
Goodbye, Little Prince
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Favorite Lines:
"Neither the king, nor the swank, nor the drinker, nor the businessman would think much of him. Yet he's the only one who doesn't seem silly to me. Maybe because he's busy with something other than himself." - Little Prince
"Stars aren't the same for everyone. For travelers, they're guides. For some people, they're just little lights. For experts, they're a problem. For businessman, they were gold. But all these stars are silent. Your stars won't be like anyone else."
"Because I'm living on one of them, because I'm laughing on one of them, when you look at the stars at night it'll be as if all the stars are laughing. Your stars will laugh." - Little Prince
And if a laughing child comes up to you, if he has golden hair, if he never answers questions, you'll know who it is. Then be kind! Don't leave me in misery. Write to me at once to tell me he's back."
So many realizations. It was a bit hard to understand at first, but once you get it, everything makes sense.
The book is super deep and really makes you think.
Such an interesting read, and I love it! I’m glad I read this, but I think this book just wrecked me. Early in the morning, I’m crying.
Goodbye, Little Prince
-
Favorite Lines:
"Neither the king, nor the swank, nor the drinker, nor the businessman would think much of him. Yet he's the only one who doesn't seem silly to me. Maybe because he's busy with something other than himself." - Little Prince
"Stars aren't the same for everyone. For travelers, they're guides. For some people, they're just little lights. For experts, they're a problem. For businessman, they were gold. But all these stars are silent. Your stars won't be like anyone else."
"Because I'm living on one of them, because I'm laughing on one of them, when you look at the stars at night it'll be as if all the stars are laughing. Your stars will laugh." - Little Prince
And if a laughing child comes up to you, if he has golden hair, if he never answers questions, you'll know who it is. Then be kind! Don't leave me in misery. Write to me at once to tell me he's back."