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vedgar's review against another edition
5.0
I really wish more people would pick this up and give it a read.
It is a quick retelling of a classic tale. It's a very short and doesn't take long to read, and I honestly couldn't put it down until I finished.
It is absolutely hilarious, and actually made me laugh aloud often, its utterly romantic and the language used is beautiful. It may not be the usual genre you may read, but I would seriously recommend you give a few short hours of time to this story.
It is a quick retelling of a classic tale. It's a very short and doesn't take long to read, and I honestly couldn't put it down until I finished.
It is absolutely hilarious, and actually made me laugh aloud often, its utterly romantic and the language used is beautiful. It may not be the usual genre you may read, but I would seriously recommend you give a few short hours of time to this story.
becka6131's review
4.0
This is a ridiculous story AND I LOVE IT. McCaughrean really does have a way with words.
noodles01's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
biblio_mom's review against another edition
3.0
Panache! Panache! Panache!
It is indeed a story of a hopelessly in love of Cyrano, the ugly long-nose army. He's not only fighting the war towards men to stand for his country, but fighting war against himself to stand for his friend, Christian. He sacrificed his own feelings to see someone else happy.
There are death in the end, but ended graciously. What a beautiful short story this is. A love story embroided with pain, sacrifice, respect, friendship and beautiful curated words.
It is indeed a story of a hopelessly in love of Cyrano, the ugly long-nose army. He's not only fighting the war towards men to stand for his country, but fighting war against himself to stand for his friend, Christian. He sacrificed his own feelings to see someone else happy.
There are death in the end, but ended graciously. What a beautiful short story this is. A love story embroided with pain, sacrifice, respect, friendship and beautiful curated words.
zigzag887's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading for the umpteenth time does nothing to reduce this stories impact. It is a beautiful adaptation of an incredibly witty, romantic and emotional play. It’s a bite-sized love story that is beyond comparable to the other great romances. I adore it.
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