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desi129's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
carmenna's review against another edition
3.0
The Little Mermaid di Metaphrog (i due graphic-novel Sandra Marrs e John Chalmers) è una trasposizione in forma di fumetto di una delle più celebri fiabe di Hans Christian Andersen, La Sirenetta.
Il volume è molto breve, circa 80 pagine, e i dialoghi, così come le didascalie, sono essenziali.
La resa degli esseri umani e delle sirene non mi ha fatto impazzire, mentre ho trovato i disegni dei paesaggi marini e delle navi veramente molto belli, e l'utilizzo dei colori davvero fantastico.
La storia segue abbastanza da vicino quella originale, con la piccola Sirena che si strugge per il mondo degli uomini ed aspira a conquistare il cuore del suo principe, così somigliante alla statua gelosamente custodita nel giardino in fondo al mare. Manca purtroppo quello che nella fiaba di Andersen costituisce il vero motore delle azioni della Sirenetta, ovvero il desiderio di avere un'anima, dono precluso al popolo del mare, ed il finale che coinvolge i bimbi buoni e l'eventuale, possibilissimo destino lieto della protagonista.
Mi è piaciuto, invece, il fatto che gli autori abbiano presentato la sconfitta della sirena e il suo trasformarsi in spuma di mare come un nuovo inizio.
Un punto di vista originale che riesce a creare un finale soddisfacente.
http://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2017/04/the-little-mermaid.html
Il volume è molto breve, circa 80 pagine, e i dialoghi, così come le didascalie, sono essenziali.
La resa degli esseri umani e delle sirene non mi ha fatto impazzire, mentre ho trovato i disegni dei paesaggi marini e delle navi veramente molto belli, e l'utilizzo dei colori davvero fantastico.
La storia segue abbastanza da vicino quella originale, con la piccola Sirena che si strugge per il mondo degli uomini ed aspira a conquistare il cuore del suo principe, così somigliante alla statua gelosamente custodita nel giardino in fondo al mare. Manca purtroppo quello che nella fiaba di Andersen costituisce il vero motore delle azioni della Sirenetta, ovvero il desiderio di avere un'anima, dono precluso al popolo del mare, ed il finale che coinvolge i bimbi buoni e l'eventuale, possibilissimo destino lieto della protagonista.
Mi è piaciuto, invece, il fatto che gli autori abbiano presentato la sconfitta della sirena e il suo trasformarsi in spuma di mare come un nuovo inizio.
Un punto di vista originale che riesce a creare un finale soddisfacente.
http://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2017/04/the-little-mermaid.html
s_hay's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely graphic retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen tale (not the Disney version). Vivid pictures bring the story of the Little Mermaid to life and reminds readers to be careful what they wish for.
Good for ages 10 and up
Good for ages 10 and up
needlesnbooks's review against another edition
5.0
beautiful art and it follows the original tale instead of the Disney version. Yay for depressing endings.
kittykult's review against another edition
3.0
The Little Mermaid is a graphic novel adaptation by Metaphrog of the popular fairy tale. The book is full of gorgeous illustrations filled with gentle blue and green hues for the underwater scenes, and deep gold and pink hues for when The Little Mermaid goes above ground. It follows a different storyline from the usual childhood tale, staying more true to the original Hans Christian Andersen tale. This book is great for kids and adults alike.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
benix's review against another edition
4.0
JGN
Beautiful book. But a story that I just hate. A child giving up their voice to be with a person they've never met or spoke to. Just the worst message. Not romantic. Not endearing. Not charming. Just terrible.
That of course is not the fault of this book. And this is a beautiful representation of the story. Heartbreaking and sad as it is.
Would I recommend it? No, probably not. It's not a unique take on the story. The Red Shoes is a better representation of the authors.
Beautiful book. But a story that I just hate. A child giving up their voice to be with a person they've never met or spoke to. Just the worst message. Not romantic. Not endearing. Not charming. Just terrible.
That of course is not the fault of this book. And this is a beautiful representation of the story. Heartbreaking and sad as it is.
Would I recommend it? No, probably not. It's not a unique take on the story. The Red Shoes is a better representation of the authors.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
4.0
I’m always a little worried about re-workings of The Little Mermaid. So many of us have seen the Disney version and expect the happy ending for the prince and the mermaid. Metaphrog isn’t giving us a happy ending, they are sticking closer to the original by Hans Christian Andersen.
Our Little Mermaid does fall in love with a human prince and does make a deal with a witch, but the witch is not scary. The Witch is helping and warning our mermaid, but the mermaid still wants to have legs and the witch obliges at the cost of the mermaid’s voice. The mermaid does get to live in the prince’s palace, but the prince marries someone else. In the end, the little mermaid jumps into the sea, dissolves into foam and will live forever in the water. It’s a sad story really.
Metaphrog does cut out the more religious aspects of the original, which should make it appeal to a larger audience. The concept of souls that was so important in the original is left out here.
I loved the illustrations. They are gorgeous and full of detail. The underwater scenes are in shades of blue and green while the land scenes are warm oranges and reds. The mermaid’s feelings can be seen in her expressions. I found the panels easy to follow, which is not always the case, probably because I don’t read many graphic novels/comics.
I think this would be a good book to read with kids, but only if they are going to be okay with a the ending not being the happy wedding. My daughter would have been; I don’t know that my niece would enjoy it. It is beautiful though.
Our Little Mermaid does fall in love with a human prince and does make a deal with a witch, but the witch is not scary. The Witch is helping and warning our mermaid, but the mermaid still wants to have legs and the witch obliges at the cost of the mermaid’s voice. The mermaid does get to live in the prince’s palace, but the prince marries someone else. In the end, the little mermaid jumps into the sea, dissolves into foam and will live forever in the water. It’s a sad story really.
Metaphrog does cut out the more religious aspects of the original, which should make it appeal to a larger audience. The concept of souls that was so important in the original is left out here.
I loved the illustrations. They are gorgeous and full of detail. The underwater scenes are in shades of blue and green while the land scenes are warm oranges and reds. The mermaid’s feelings can be seen in her expressions. I found the panels easy to follow, which is not always the case, probably because I don’t read many graphic novels/comics.
I think this would be a good book to read with kids, but only if they are going to be okay with a the ending not being the happy wedding. My daughter would have been; I don’t know that my niece would enjoy it. It is beautiful though.
toad_maiden's review against another edition
2.0
Learning that I'm really not a fan of Metaphrog's illustrations. Way too pulpy for me.
peacewillfollow's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, edged up to 4 for the gorgeous illustrations.
jasminjo's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolute gorgeous graphic novel. It was so beautiful. The drawings were beautiful made and really felt magical on the page. I have always loved Hans Christian Andersen's stories and loved that it was a rendition of the original story, instead of the Disney version. That story really makes you feel something and even when I already had read the story a lot of times before, I still got choked up near the end when you see The Little Mermaid accept her fate. Because here you could see the pain in the drawings. You can see it her face and her eyes. So amazingly done.
Another thing that I loved was the dancing scene on the ship. Because you see different races. a lesbian couple, Frida Kahlo and probably other know people dancing in the picture. Such a beautiful touch and kinda fun when you see who actually is in the picture.
So I can definitely recommend this story to everyone. It is easy to read, a good story and has a lot of beautiful drawings you don't want to miss.
I received a copy through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Another thing that I loved was the dancing scene on the ship. Because you see different races. a lesbian couple, Frida Kahlo and probably other know people dancing in the picture. Such a beautiful touch and kinda fun when you see who actually is in the picture.
So I can definitely recommend this story to everyone. It is easy to read, a good story and has a lot of beautiful drawings you don't want to miss.
I received a copy through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.