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audioandereadergrrly's review
5.0
This is one of my new favorite books; it’s a retelling of the Disney movie Encanto. It follows the plot, with the chapters rotating between Mirabel, Luisa, and Isabela. I loved getting the new perspectives of Luisa and Isabela! The reader gets lots of extra details that aren’t in the movie. One of my favorites involves the chapter headings. Before Isabela speaks to Mirabel, her chapter headings are perfectly placed; after their sisterly talk, her chapter headings include cacti and sharply-pointed illustrations. Before Luisa speaks to Mirabel, her chapter headings include mountains, donkeys, the church, and exercise equipment. The movie doesn’t go into too much detail into how Luisa likes to relax outside of sitting in a hammock sipping on a cool drink. In the chapter headings after Luisa talks to Mirabel, Luisa’s illustrations are full of unicorn donkeys and books! At the end of the book, it’s also implied that Luisa loves to read! I loved getting details of the story that is not shown in the movie. If you were a fan of the movie, I highly recommend this book!
werona's review against another edition
4.0
totalnie uwielbiam Encanto i bardzo podobało mi się, że mieliśmy też rozdziały z perspektywy sióstr Mirabel, klasycznie miałam łzy w oczach pod koniec
queenb13's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
slferg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
idgey's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kittykatrain's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
domii067's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tfarfan's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
liz_tippy's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25