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svillanu's review against another edition
5.0
omg. one of the best books i’ve read this year, an empowering story that shows that beauty is not everything and women are more that their looks. the message is inspiring, the main character is intriguing, and the storyline hooks you in. Definitely a must read.
loslibrosdelupita's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
4.0
Se trata de un spin-off de La cenicienta centrado en Isabelle, una de las hermanastras "feas".
Me gustaron los toques oscuros que tiene la obra, es un buen twist más cercano a los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm que a lo que hizo Disney con el cuento original. El estilo de Jennifer Donelly me encantó, subrayé muchísimas partes del libro porque, además de estar escritas de forma hermosa, son verdades que me hubiera gustado conocer y reflexionar cuando era una adolescente.
En este cuento se desafía el concepto de "belleza" asociado simplemente a características físicas. Se expande el concepto para incluir aquellas características de tipo mental, emocional, aptitudes y acciones. El término gana más dimensiones al igual que los personajes que consideramos secundarios en el cuento original. El desarrollo que tuvo Isabelle a lo largo del libro fue maravilloso de prescenciar.
También se aborda el tema de la voluntad, la disciplina y el destino. ¿Ya está escrito o es algo que podemos cambiar mediante una transformación a base de reflexión y cambios en nuestro actuar? Aunque no se profundiza mucho en otro personaje además de Isabelle, se entiende que también están tratando de forjar su destino.
Me hubiera encantado leer esto en mi adolescencia, por eso es que planeo regalarle este libro a mi sobrina :) el mensaje de que la "belleza" no radica sólo en la apariencia, sino que habita también en nuestras acciones, gustos y pensamientos.
Me gustaron los toques oscuros que tiene la obra, es un buen twist más cercano a los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm que a lo que hizo Disney con el cuento original. El estilo de Jennifer Donelly me encantó, subrayé muchísimas partes del libro porque, además de estar escritas de forma hermosa, son verdades que me hubiera gustado conocer y reflexionar cuando era una adolescente.
En este cuento se desafía el concepto de "belleza" asociado simplemente a características físicas. Se expande el concepto para incluir aquellas características de tipo mental, emocional, aptitudes y acciones. El término gana más dimensiones al igual que los personajes que consideramos secundarios en el cuento original. El desarrollo que tuvo Isabelle a lo largo del libro fue maravilloso de prescenciar.
También se aborda el tema de la voluntad, la disciplina y el destino. ¿Ya está escrito o es algo que podemos cambiar mediante una transformación a base de reflexión y cambios en nuestro actuar? Aunque no se profundiza mucho en otro personaje además de Isabelle, se entiende que también están tratando de forjar su destino.
Me hubiera encantado leer esto en mi adolescencia, por eso es que planeo regalarle este libro a mi sobrina :) el mensaje de que la "belleza" no radica sólo en la apariencia, sino que habita también en nuestras acciones, gustos y pensamientos.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I'm a crying mess. I am a happy girl. I'm a proud woman. And I'm most of all very very impressed by this female empowering masterpiece. I had never read anything by Jennifer Donnelly before, but this book was in my opinion pure perfection! I can totally imagine it's not everyone's taste, but to me it was everything I want a fairytale retelling to be and then so so much more.
What this book does, which is very unique, is making room for all different kinds of females and empower them. The princess, the scientist, the warrior. Not once is one knocked down to empower the other. They support each other, assist each other, complete each other and help each other. And they most of all need each other. And they have a few very nice men, who need some time getting used to girls being who they long to be instead of just what society wants them to be, who are also standing by their sides without losing their own worth.
Combine this with a wonderfully crafted world, a gripping story that follows right after Ella's supposed happily ever after and an enchanting and very emotional writing style and you just get perfection.
Isabelle, the protagonist of this story, needs time to grow and learn, but I found it wonderful to watch her become the person she has always been already. Especially because her growth was written down in such a way that it was relatable, human and something every girl, world wide, can do.
And then, last but not least, I loved the personification of Fate and Chance and the constant battle between the two of them.
I totally want and need more books like this!
What this book does, which is very unique, is making room for all different kinds of females and empower them. The princess, the scientist, the warrior. Not once is one knocked down to empower the other. They support each other, assist each other, complete each other and help each other. And they most of all need each other. And they have a few very nice men, who need some time getting used to girls being who they long to be instead of just what society wants them to be, who are also standing by their sides without losing their own worth.
Combine this with a wonderfully crafted world, a gripping story that follows right after Ella's supposed happily ever after and an enchanting and very emotional writing style and you just get perfection.
Isabelle, the protagonist of this story, needs time to grow and learn, but I found it wonderful to watch her become the person she has always been already. Especially because her growth was written down in such a way that it was relatable, human and something every girl, world wide, can do.
And then, last but not least, I loved the personification of Fate and Chance and the constant battle between the two of them.
I totally want and need more books like this!
erintowner's review against another edition
4.0
So good! A perfect fractured fairytale that humanizes all the original characters from Cinderella and shows what girls can do. Loved the layers of the plot. Definitely would recommend to people who love folktales or young women. Fast-paced.
erin_1520's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
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
4.5
the_bookeater's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
isabelgrace18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
yumnas's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVEDDDDD this book!!!!!! It was empowering, well written, and creative. So many twists and turns that I just didn't predict and I loved it. I've read a lot of fractured fairy tales, and this one beats all of them.
cme0007's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
3.0