eleanora0901's review against another edition
3.0
3
“Never had she danced so beautifully; the sharp knives cut her feet, but she did not feel it, for the pain in her heart was far greater.”
“Never had she danced so beautifully; the sharp knives cut her feet, but she did not feel it, for the pain in her heart was far greater.”
jahanam's review against another edition
4.0
I love fairy tales. And I usually like the original story as much as I like the children version. Just in different ways. And this was beautifully written and tragic and sad. But I'm not sure how I feel about this exactly. I liked it and somehow I didn't. There isn't much more to say for me atm.
thearosemary's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
The Little Mermaid was a stunning classic that left me in my seat, turning page after page. Everything about this book was exquisite. I adored this story.
The Little Mermaid was a stunning classic that left me in my seat, turning page after page. Everything about this book was exquisite. I adored this story.
illbefinealone's review against another edition
4.0
This was slightly darker than I expected it to be. It's still told very well, but at the same time, I have to thank Disney for making it less depressing than it is.
The illustrations in this edition were stellar, they captured the mood perfectly. They were simple, but enchanting, I read through the book for a second time just to admire them again.
Translations can be a hit or miss in my experience. I've barely pulled through many of them. This one, however, was done really well, it managed to capture the spirit of the story. I definitely recommend it.
*Copy received through Edelweiss
*Rating: 4/5 stars
The illustrations in this edition were stellar, they captured the mood perfectly. They were simple, but enchanting, I read through the book for a second time just to admire them again.
Translations can be a hit or miss in my experience. I've barely pulled through many of them. This one, however, was done really well, it managed to capture the spirit of the story. I definitely recommend it.
*Copy received through Edelweiss
*Rating: 4/5 stars
fennmidwinter's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.25
mallori_lyshae's review against another edition
4.0
Side Note: (I use Spotify to stream music and was able to listen to the audio version on Spotify.)
Well that was not the version I grew up with. It was a really sad and haunting, but it was a beautiful story.
Well that was not the version I grew up with. It was a really sad and haunting, but it was a beautiful story.