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aliciagriggs's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book for both adults and children. I believe the message behind the story is about humankind's arrogance of the planet we live on; the belief that we can conquer and own all of the natural world; that we have a right to do so. We are a petulant species, and many, like Fausto, feel entitled and will stamp the feet, shake their fists, scream and shout, if they don't get their own way and if their delusions of grandeur are challenged. But, as the book suggests, nature will win over humankind in the end, and our arrogance will be the spell of our demise. The planet will not mourn us and will carry on as before, free from the shackles we have put it in. This is my interpretation of 'The Fate of Fausto' .
judyapneeb's review against another edition
Interesting book. Gorgeous pictures but I don't see it as a book for smaller children. Great for a storytime for first and second grade readers where a discussion could be had afterwards.
margaretmechinus's review against another edition
1.0
Uh. No. Not a book I’ll be buying or reading to a child. Man who stomps and shouts to get his way, until he tries to stomp the sea and drowns.
naneyre's review against another edition
5.0
Fausto reminds us all that our sense of control over this world is an illusion. While we may impact the earth by our greed, the earth will ultimately continue on with or without us.
annetjeberg's review against another edition
4.0
Fausto claims he owns everything. But does he?
I think I enjoyed the book and illustrations more than the kids did. I think it is definitely a book for older kids, not so much kindergarten.
I think I enjoyed the book and illustrations more than the kids did. I think it is definitely a book for older kids, not so much kindergarten.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
Oliver Jeffers is one of those author/illustrators that just fills me with such joy. This book is an odd length--it is too long to be a standard picture book but shorter than other juvenile fiction. However, the book is a quick read that fits the fable it professes to be. Entertaining and an interesting use of illustrations vs. text.
For: Jeffers fans; readers looking for a quick read with meaning.
Possible red flags: throwing fits;
For: Jeffers fans; readers looking for a quick read with meaning.
Possible red flags: throwing fits;