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clowdywings's review against another edition
3.0
Although the plot was rushed and little dark, I thought it was an interesting read and adaptation. The character development was lacking and where the book ended surprised me. I enjoyed learning about Snow White and Eric (the Huntsman) traveling away from the evil stepmother.
The overall story was based off of a folk tale and Disney's adaptation of Snow White. The plot follows these two, inserting some "girl power" in some parts. It breaks off when the Huntsman stays with Snow White to protect her.
The "girl power" that was inserted was good and interesting to me, but the way they did it confused me. One example is Snow White's swordplay skills. They had Snow White train/spar once with the Huntsman, but the one sessions of sparring she got was not enough to save her life in the desperate times she had. She somehow used these newfound skills to protect herself in the battles on the front lines. The way they introduced the sparring was also confusing, having the Huntsman suddenly have her attack him.
I feel the characters and the plot were robbed of a good ending. The book ended way earlier than it felt ready to, at Snow White being crowned Queen. But there are way too many unsolved questions for it to be satisfactory. Eric, the Huntsman, just left suddenly despite the friendship (if you could call it that) that he and Snow White had.
Ravenna and her brother Finn were both interesting, though. It gave the story suspense and a new twist to the original one. Ravenna's name was disappointingly cliche, though.
The overall story was based off of a folk tale and Disney's adaptation of Snow White. The plot follows these two, inserting some "girl power" in some parts. It breaks off when the Huntsman stays with Snow White to protect her.
The "girl power" that was inserted was good and interesting to me, but the way they did it confused me. One example is Snow White's swordplay skills. They had Snow White train/spar once with the Huntsman, but the one sessions of sparring she got was not enough to save her life in the desperate times she had. She somehow used these newfound skills to protect herself in the battles on the front lines. The way they introduced the sparring was also confusing, having the Huntsman suddenly have her attack him.
I feel the characters and the plot were robbed of a good ending. The book ended way earlier than it felt ready to, at Snow White being crowned Queen. But there are way too many unsolved questions for it to be satisfactory. Eric, the Huntsman, just left suddenly despite the friendship (if you could call it that) that he and Snow White had.
Ravenna and her brother Finn were both interesting, though. It gave the story suspense and a new twist to the original one. Ravenna's name was disappointingly cliche, though.
rjdenney's review against another edition
5.0
I did it!! I finished the book before I saw the movie at 5:00pm today.
MOVIE:
You know what? I loved the book and the movie. Charlize Theron is a wonderful actress and she went hard as the Evil Queen "Ravenna". Chris Hemsworth *Swoon* I love him and as "Eric" he was perfect. I can't see anyone replacing him. Now onto Snow White... Snow... Oh, Snow... Kristin... Snow... WHY? To be honest I still don't think she brought anything to "Snow White". I'm sorry Twilighters but she will forever be Bella frickin Swan. I wish they would have gotten Malese Jow. She would have made a wonderful Snow White. The movie was great, I loved the score, all of the actors except for Kristin. I loved her In "The Runaways" and "Panic Room" but not as Snow White. I also heard it will be a trilogy. What??? how? and why? The movie ended and everything is well. Why two more movies? how in the fuck will they pull this shit off?? I don't get it. I honestly don't get how there will be two more movies. It's insane.
BOOK:
The novel is a tie-in to the motion picture. What does this mean? it means that the author Lily Blake took the script and worked it into novel form. Lily Blake! you did a spectacular job converting the script into a book. I applaud you tremendously! The book was fast paced, full of action, and I couldn't stop reading it. Why can't more authors write books like this? the character development was perfect, the story line was set, and the writing was freaking awesome. Even though this is a novelization of a movie, it has become one of my favorites of 2012. This book was 220 pages, did you hear that kiddos? 220 pages! not 500, not 900, not 1000, 220 pages. And what a bomb ass 220 paged book that was. If there are any others besides me out there reading this, take pointers from Lily's writing, she knows how to give you everything in a small amount and I hope to read one of her own books soon. This is my opinion, you may hate the book and the movie but that is all you. I enjoyed both but I loved the book more. Also, there are differences with the book and the movie. Some things are explained better in the book and there are more scenes. All thanks to the writer.
Read the book before you see the movie! :)
-R.D.
MOVIE:
You know what? I loved the book and the movie. Charlize Theron is a wonderful actress and she went hard as the Evil Queen "Ravenna". Chris Hemsworth *Swoon* I love him and as "Eric" he was perfect. I can't see anyone replacing him. Now onto Snow White... Snow... Oh, Snow... Kristin... Snow... WHY? To be honest I still don't think she brought anything to "Snow White". I'm sorry Twilighters but she will forever be Bella frickin Swan. I wish they would have gotten Malese Jow. She would have made a wonderful Snow White. The movie was great, I loved the score, all of the actors except for Kristin. I loved her In "The Runaways" and "Panic Room" but not as Snow White. I also heard it will be a trilogy. What??? how? and why? The movie ended and everything is well. Why two more movies? how in the fuck will they pull this shit off?? I don't get it. I honestly don't get how there will be two more movies. It's insane.
BOOK:
The novel is a tie-in to the motion picture. What does this mean? it means that the author Lily Blake took the script and worked it into novel form. Lily Blake! you did a spectacular job converting the script into a book. I applaud you tremendously! The book was fast paced, full of action, and I couldn't stop reading it. Why can't more authors write books like this? the character development was perfect, the story line was set, and the writing was freaking awesome. Even though this is a novelization of a movie, it has become one of my favorites of 2012. This book was 220 pages, did you hear that kiddos? 220 pages! not 500, not 900, not 1000, 220 pages. And what a bomb ass 220 paged book that was. If there are any others besides me out there reading this, take pointers from Lily's writing, she knows how to give you everything in a small amount and I hope to read one of her own books soon. This is my opinion, you may hate the book and the movie but that is all you. I enjoyed both but I loved the book more. Also, there are differences with the book and the movie. Some things are explained better in the book and there are more scenes. All thanks to the writer.
Read the book before you see the movie! :)
-R.D.
lucifer_melz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jenna_04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
snowblu3's review against another edition
1.0
Finn and Ravenna, as siblings, in Snow White? Seriously? The names are right out of a dreamy pre-teen's future baby name list. Fine on their own but not here, together. And the writing is bad. Do not take an old, well-known, and beloved story like Snow White and make it boring.
theswampmaster's review against another edition
4.0
i didn't like the story as much as i loved the included poetry, but it was pretty good overall and I would recommend
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence and Death
_camk_'s review against another edition
3.0
A quick, easy read, probably too easy. It seems aimed at younger people. The story is good and I am more inclined to go see the actual film now despite Kirsten Stewart's presence in the film.