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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
It is nice to read a new standalone translation by a Syrian-French woman of this early 18th century French fairy tale that may or may not have been taken/inspired by a visiting Syrian. The story, along with Ali Baba, was added by him to the Arabian Nights and passed off as part of the original. It is nowhere nearly as good as the multilayered stories within stories within stories of the Arabian Nights and not nearly as stranger or wonderful. But is still an enjoyable read. And, it goes without saying, better than the Disney version. But much better to read [b:The Arabian Nights: Alf Laylah Wa-Laylah|474170|The Arabian Nights Alf Laylah Wa-Laylah|Anonymous|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1238355961s/474170.jpg|859375] in the Husain Haddawy translation.
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Só conhecia a história da Disney de Jasmine e Aladim, depois dessa história contada por Shérazade, gostaria de ler o livro mil e uma noites! A história de Aladim, sua mãe, o mago e a princesa Badr, me fascinou muito.
I loved the translation and the simple, elegant typeset and cover art. I think my favorite part was actually the introduction, where the translator shared the history of this story and it's various iterations. After reading and seeing so many other versions, it was really revealing and interesting to rad a translation of the original.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A brilliant translation, if disheartening in its portrayal of the Maghreb.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a good quick read, though it took me a month... You don’t need to be familiar with any of the retelling to enjoy it, in fact it would be better without Disney in my head. There is an interesting intro that tells some background on the story and its history.