Reviews

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

themoonphoenix's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Animal death

icelacs's review against another edition

4.0

Very nice retelling, and, upon research, I found it is also very faithful to the original version of the story, which I really appreciate about retellings like this. The growth of the hero is seen clearly throughout the book, and actions and motivations are clear and understandable. I soooo craved for more of the story between Geric and Isi to be elaborated though :(
Nonetheless, I finished the book feeling very happy with the world, and looking forward to Enna Burning, which comes next. :)

tashaseegmiller's review against another edition

4.0

This was a very fun book. I loved the description - the imagery was compelling and the story line was created perfectly. I am planning on working through the rest of the series, but if I like the rest as much as I enjoyed the first, I anticipate it will be a series added to my personal library.

kaikai1618's review against another edition

3.0

3.1stars~i started this book, got bored and stopped, then decided to read the rest. It was ok but it could be better

sapphosdilemma's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sampauwels's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Made me fall in love with stories all over again. Made me both want to read and write a whole lot more. I was stuck in a year-long writing block when I felt my writing style wasn't what I wanted it to be anymore/hadn't grown up with me into my twenties in a way and this book singlehandedly pulled me out of that. I remember starting it as an audiobook but immediately after the first chapter ordering a physical copy because I just wanted to experience the prose...?? with my eyes ?? I guess.

harleyrae's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this! While I found parts of this to book to be incredibly predictable, it was still very enjoyable overall. I’m excited to see what the rest of this series has to offer.

katasaurus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Death and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual content

andiemags53's review against another edition

3.0

i love fairy tales. Especially this one. I loved that Ani didn't get her crown the old fashioned way. And that she had to realize who she was first. I am really excited to get to start the next one.

schrammanda's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0