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sandra4444's review against another edition
4.0
*Real rating: 3.75 stars*
A nice little read, this was! I was pleasantly surprised!
I've seen the movie, many years ago, and remember not being very impressed, but a little bit amused. When coming across this book in the library, I thought 'Why not?'
As stated before, I was pleasantly surprised.
Ella was a likable character and even though the plot was not the most exciting, I still felt that there was never a dull moment. There was humor and sweet moments, some sad ones and not nearly enough fantasy elements for my taste, though the concept of the ogres was really interesting! Yet I somehow found myself with a small smile on my face during almost the whole book. I'm smiling as I'm writing this review. Makes me wonder if I might be under some sort of spell too, but it's probably all because of the engaging writing and the fairytale atmosphere of the book.
Certainly not the best book I've read and perhaps not the most original in a sense ("evil" stepsisters, a fairy godmother and a Prince only a couple of letters away from having the name 'Charming'), but an enjoyable read nonetheless!
A nice little read, this was! I was pleasantly surprised!
I've seen the movie, many years ago, and remember not being very impressed, but a little bit amused. When coming across this book in the library, I thought 'Why not?'
As stated before, I was pleasantly surprised.
Ella was a likable character and even though the plot was not the most exciting, I still felt that there was never a dull moment. There was humor and sweet moments, some sad ones and not nearly enough fantasy elements for my taste, though the concept of the ogres was really interesting! Yet I somehow found myself with a small smile on my face during almost the whole book. I'm smiling as I'm writing this review. Makes me wonder if I might be under some sort of spell too, but it's probably all because of the engaging writing and the fairytale atmosphere of the book.
Certainly not the best book I've read and perhaps not the most original in a sense ("evil" stepsisters, a fairy godmother and a Prince only a couple of letters away from having the name 'Charming'), but an enjoyable read nonetheless!
chrys_marin's review against another edition
4.0
Really cute story, and fun for all ages! Although I did watch the movie first, I think the book is different in its own way and I enjoy both formats.
elifer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
marcykohlbeck's review against another edition
adventurous
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
A great read for adults and children alike!
brii_brii's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a wonderful, cute retelling of Cinderella. Ella is so headstrong and determined, and I loved her so much for it.
I read this book to my 9 year old daughter, and she couldn't get enough. She absolutely loved Ella and thought she was hilarious and fun. She also loved the little romance in there with Prince Char. She was so excited when he professed his love. This is probably the first time that romance has made an appearance in the books I've read to her, so I'm glad that it was well done and in a cutesy way. Enough so that I even had an aweeee moment.
I like that Ella wasn't your typical princess, and so did my daughter. She was very relatable and down to earth.
I loved the addition of all the different races and that we got to spend time around so many of them. It was so much fun. I will say that trying to read out loud some of the languages was an absolute nightmare.
My only real con in this book was all the filler of diary pages and random extended dialogue. I found it unnecessary, and it really slowed down the story in some places.
I read this book to my 9 year old daughter, and she couldn't get enough. She absolutely loved Ella and thought she was hilarious and fun. She also loved the little romance in there with Prince Char. She was so excited when he professed his love. This is probably the first time that romance has made an appearance in the books I've read to her, so I'm glad that it was well done and in a cutesy way. Enough so that I even had an aweeee moment.
I like that Ella wasn't your typical princess, and so did my daughter. She was very relatable and down to earth.
I loved the addition of all the different races and that we got to spend time around so many of them. It was so much fun. I will say that trying to read out loud some of the languages was an absolute nightmare.
My only real con in this book was all the filler of diary pages and random extended dialogue. I found it unnecessary, and it really slowed down the story in some places.
tayduffers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
atan1101's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
charlottenotcharlie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sunny_yy's review against another edition
5.0
I own this book and reread it frequently. It’s such a lovely little book. I love Ella and I love her journey and the romance in this book is sweet without being cheesy.