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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
it was a great re-telling of the story, but it wasn't as good as McKinley's other books.
Wasn't a huge fan of the narrator, and the characters felt quite flat in this one unfortunately.
One of my first experiences with retold fairy tales, and I'll always have a fond place for it in my heart. Ultimately, I think it holds up better than Deerskin. I admit I think it was an error for her to rewrite it as Rose Daughter, which I didn't much care for.
slow-paced
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
fast-paced
I really enjoyed this re-telling of one of my favorite fairy-tales. Quite touching.
If you want a slow and cozy Beauty and the Beast retelling, one that makes you feel like you're curled up in an old library with a cup of soup, then this is the one. It's not fast-paced with dizzying twists or this great and epic romantic tension, so if that's what you want, perhaps a different version would be more fun. However, I felt like this book knew what it was and delivered. It was heavy on the backstory and development of Beauty's life well before she met the Beast, but again, I enjoyed that. We all know how the fairy tale goes- sometimes it's just fun to be along for the ride.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
This was a really sweet retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Actually, it's fairly close to the original fairy tale, with a bit more of Beauty's backstory. I really liked the simple writing style. It really lent itself to the magical aspects of the story. Fun read!