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jasmyn9's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jorybear's review
4.0
Perrault's version of Cinderella is mostly how I remember the classic Cinderella tale from when I was younger. Reading it as an adult, I was surprised that Cinderella could not go to her father because he was completely controlled by his new wife. Not that fairy tales are completely logical, but it seems hard to believe that a father would let one of his beloved children be treated so poorly, especially compared to his other children. I don't think I remember Cinderella's father being in the picture at all in my childhood understanding of the story. I also didn't remember that there was more than one night of the ball, and that it is only the second night at the ball that Cinderella forgets about the midnight curfew. It was so interesting to compare my memory of the story to this classic telling of it.
macklin's review
4.0
This is my second favourite illustrated Cinderella. Ceccoli has wonderful, soft delicate illustrations. Her Cinderella looks like a perfect porcelain doll, with such a classic sweet princess face. The muted tones gave a dreamy quality that always works with fairy tales.
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