Reviews

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

mrsipson's review against another edition

4.0

Extremely well-written. Though I knew the general plot from the fairytale, Hale kept me wanting to turn the page to find out what happened next. I didn't feel rushed to read. It was a pleasant journey. I loved the character development and relationship building. Beautiful story with beautiful writing.

neminaf's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

5.0

samistoltenberg's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

emmapayn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

libby1776's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Shannon Hales first, and one of her finest. I use to re read yearly, but this was my first time in 7 years and it was better then I remembered. Everyone fantasy or fairytale lover needs to read this. 

themoonphoenix's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Animal death

icelacs's review against another edition

4.0

Very nice retelling, and, upon research, I found it is also very faithful to the original version of the story, which I really appreciate about retellings like this. The growth of the hero is seen clearly throughout the book, and actions and motivations are clear and understandable. I soooo craved for more of the story between Geric and Isi to be elaborated though :(
Nonetheless, I finished the book feeling very happy with the world, and looking forward to Enna Burning, which comes next. :)

tashaseegmiller's review against another edition

4.0

This was a very fun book. I loved the description - the imagery was compelling and the story line was created perfectly. I am planning on working through the rest of the series, but if I like the rest as much as I enjoyed the first, I anticipate it will be a series added to my personal library.

kaikai1618's review against another edition

3.0

3.1stars~i started this book, got bored and stopped, then decided to read the rest. It was ok but it could be better

sapphosdilemma's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0