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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
This book was my one true love for the week it took my hungry 9 year old mind to read it. I shall love it forever.
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
Black beauty follows the horse perspective and I found it interesting and heartfelt. Wish I read this as a kid
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The story of my life is being traumatized by this story over and over again
It's so sad that Anne died three months after her book was published but wherever she is I just want to say,her book is fantastic! In my opinion,I think Anne was really passionate about horses and felt the need for people to be in the shoes of a horse even if for a moment. It goes more deeper than just the life of a horse. It describes the cruel some horses are being treated,the kind of owners they have and the horses' feelings.To lovers of horses,you're definitely going to love this!
I can clearly see why this book is a classic now. It defines abuse for horses and a horse's life. It was a new perspective and quite refreshing.
I remember having this book read to me as a very young child, as well as watching the original movie. As an animal lover, I remembered the messages of kindness and the humane treatment of animals. The author even expresses her support for euthanasia, told in a way that a child could understand.
I wanted to reread the original version, even though it's considered a "children's classic" because I know that these books often contain additional messages for adults. Wow, I wasn't wrong.
Anna Sewell only wrote one book, and although it is told from the perspective of a horse, it's very apparent that she had a multitude of strong beliefs that she needed us to hear. Lessons for adults. Lessons told in 1877 that everyone would do well to heed today. She breaches the subjects of division in religion and politics. She repeatedly expresses her feelings related to what we recognize today as "see something, say something". She opines on war. Most of all, she talks about character and reputation, from vanity to excessive drinking, timeliness, honesty, kindness and respect. She even addresses family and work life balance.
It's a soft sell, and you can simply enjoy the tender story of Black Beauty's life, if you so choose. It takes us back to "simpler" times when travel relied on a good horse and buggy. If you're paying attention though, this book is quite complex. Apparently Sewell did not intend for it to be a children's book.
i'm glad I chose to reread it in 2022, as an adult who shares many of Ms. Sewell's views. I wish I'd known her.
I wanted to reread the original version, even though it's considered a "children's classic" because I know that these books often contain additional messages for adults. Wow, I wasn't wrong.
Anna Sewell only wrote one book, and although it is told from the perspective of a horse, it's very apparent that she had a multitude of strong beliefs that she needed us to hear. Lessons for adults. Lessons told in 1877 that everyone would do well to heed today. She breaches the subjects of division in religion and politics. She repeatedly expresses her feelings related to what we recognize today as "see something, say something". She opines on war. Most of all, she talks about character and reputation, from vanity to excessive drinking, timeliness, honesty, kindness and respect. She even addresses family and work life balance.
It's a soft sell, and you can simply enjoy the tender story of Black Beauty's life, if you so choose. It takes us back to "simpler" times when travel relied on a good horse and buggy. If you're paying attention though, this book is quite complex. Apparently Sewell did not intend for it to be a children's book.
i'm glad I chose to reread it in 2022, as an adult who shares many of Ms. Sewell's views. I wish I'd known her.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Black Beauty is a good about a horse named Beauty that was born England during the Victorian Era. Beauty learns from a young age that either humans can be a horse’s greatest friend or greatest foe. Beauty has an easy life with the farmer and his mother. He learns this from talking to horses that have been mistreated and hurt by humans. He moves around to different owners who then sell him. He then meets a horribly mean human who works Beauty until he drops and is very mean and brutal to him. He sees an old friend from the farm he was born at being carted away dead because she was treated so cruelly. This is where it broke my heart and I cried a little reading this. Because he thinks so positively about humans, even when he made him work, they cared about him. But luckily, he was saved by a vet who rehabilitate him. This was such an amazing story and you really bond with Beauty throughout the story. I felt the pain that Beauty felt throughout the story and Beauty is a great animal’s character that you can bond with.