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elohoregbordi's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars for thé Book. The extra star is for the audiobook narrator who did an excellent job.
laurarash's review against another edition
4.0
Always a joy to read a DS book. This one was a lil far fetched in some spots but it was titled FAIRYTALE! Ha
jodisney's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emilymaedilley's review against another edition
1.0
I don't usually read romance novels, but picked this up for the cover. If you're thinking the same thing, don't waste your time.
As other people mentioned, the writing is sub-par. Steel literally tells you the thoughts of one character in one sentence, and then literally switches pronouns and points of view in the next. I had to reread paragraphs multiple times before chalking my confusion up to poor writing and moving on.
I also knew how this book would play out in the first 30 pages. There were no real surprises along the way, no ingenuity in the characters, and the setting, while it could be great, falls flat because the characters are so removed.
I won't be back to this book or author.
As other people mentioned, the writing is sub-par. Steel literally tells you the thoughts of one character in one sentence, and then literally switches pronouns and points of view in the next. I had to reread paragraphs multiple times before chalking my confusion up to poor writing and moving on.
I also knew how this book would play out in the first 30 pages. There were no real surprises along the way, no ingenuity in the characters, and the setting, while it could be great, falls flat because the characters are so removed.
I won't be back to this book or author.
charxx's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
suzie2006's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first Danielle Steel book I have ever read, and I enjoyed it with a few caveats: There were parts of the book that were overly verbose, and other instances where the story could have been developed further. I understood going into the story that it is a “Happily Ever After Guaranteed” kind of book (and is what I was looking for), however once we got to the big turmoil part of the story I felt as if things were a bit hurried. This story could have been a “home run”, but for me it fell a little short for these reasons. I bought the book for cheap at a garage sale, so I didn’t lose anything, and I did enjoy the story. If you can snag this book for cheap it is a good way to spend an afternoon, but isn’t on my list of books to re-read by any measure.
carlasbookishclub's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful reimagining of the favorite fairytale, Cinderella!
Danielle Steel NEVER disappoints in creating characters that are not only relatable but become life-long friends.
Danielle Steel NEVER disappoints in creating characters that are not only relatable but become life-long friends.
dancingandtwirling's review against another edition
2.0
I have a deep appreciation for Fairytales, particularly the enchanting world of Disney Princesses. Among the many captivating stories, Cinderella holds a special place in my heart. It's difficult for me to trust someone who doesn't love Cinderella.
I liked Camille. She was very sweet but had no backbone, and quite honestly, she got annoying because she was so passive. No one is as kind and passive as Camille is, not even in the Disney movie that came out in 1950. Cinderella had more of a personality and backbone.
When Camille's father passes away, one would expect the stepmother to inherit a significant portion of the fortune or at least gain some control over Camille's life. Surprisingly, this does not happen, and the stepmother is left with very little, except the right to stay until Camille turns 25. Despite the stepmother's evil threats and lack of legal control, Camille allows her to get away with everything. She does not confide in anyone about the threats made against her, even though her father's influential best friend could potentially help. Camille willingly accepts being kicked out of her own house and ends up living in a horse stable without basic amenities. She also fails to report the attempted rape by her stepbrother to the police. It is puzzling why Camille, who clearly sees through the stepmother's manipulations, does not take any action to protect herself.
Simone, who overhears her daughter and grandson discussing murdering Camille, confronts them, putting her own life in danger. However, she fails to inform Camille about what she heard, merely warning her to be careful. This lack of communication is difficult to comprehend, especially considering the severity of the situation.
Throughout the book, Camille's focus on attending a ball becomes a central theme, although the reasons behind her obsession are unclear. Additionally, her embarrassment when showing Philip the horse barn seems unwarranted, as she could have sought legal assistance and involved the police to challenge the unfair treatment she faced.
Overall, Fairytale by Danielle Steel proves to be a frustrating read. The characters lack depth and the story is filled with missed opportunities for legal intervention that could have resolved the conflicts. While it is understandable that the author needed to create tension and conflict to drive the narrative, the choices made by the characters often defy logic. As a result, the book falls short of its potential and fails to deliver a fresh and engaging modern retelling of Cinderella.
I liked Camille. She was very sweet but had no backbone, and quite honestly, she got annoying because she was so passive. No one is as kind and passive as Camille is, not even in the Disney movie that came out in 1950. Cinderella had more of a personality and backbone.
Spoiler
One of the most perplexing aspects of the story is the character of Simone, Camille's stepmother's mother, who acts as her fairy godmother. Simone is aware of the stepmother's wickedness and tries to warn Camille about her influence over her father. However, Camille refuses to acknowledge this, even when she is excluded from dining with her father and stepmother and they speak a language she does not understand. It is difficult to comprehend why Camille, who has always shared a close relationship with her father, does not confront him about this mistreatment.When Camille's father passes away, one would expect the stepmother to inherit a significant portion of the fortune or at least gain some control over Camille's life. Surprisingly, this does not happen, and the stepmother is left with very little, except the right to stay until Camille turns 25. Despite the stepmother's evil threats and lack of legal control, Camille allows her to get away with everything. She does not confide in anyone about the threats made against her, even though her father's influential best friend could potentially help. Camille willingly accepts being kicked out of her own house and ends up living in a horse stable without basic amenities. She also fails to report the attempted rape by her stepbrother to the police. It is puzzling why Camille, who clearly sees through the stepmother's manipulations, does not take any action to protect herself.
Simone, who overhears her daughter and grandson discussing murdering Camille, confronts them, putting her own life in danger. However, she fails to inform Camille about what she heard, merely warning her to be careful. This lack of communication is difficult to comprehend, especially considering the severity of the situation.
Throughout the book, Camille's focus on attending a ball becomes a central theme, although the reasons behind her obsession are unclear. Additionally, her embarrassment when showing Philip the horse barn seems unwarranted, as she could have sought legal assistance and involved the police to challenge the unfair treatment she faced.
Overall, Fairytale by Danielle Steel proves to be a frustrating read. The characters lack depth and the story is filled with missed opportunities for legal intervention that could have resolved the conflicts. While it is understandable that the author needed to create tension and conflict to drive the narrative, the choices made by the characters often defy logic. As a result, the book falls short of its potential and fails to deliver a fresh and engaging modern retelling of Cinderella.