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samrushingbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Disney's The Little Mermaid is a classic, and I hope my niece will enjoy this Christmas present. It is just a simple retelling of the plot of the movie, but it's still a nice read.
_ash0_'s review against another edition
5.0
Another childhood favorite story which I read a billion times. Ariel is my most favorite Disney princess. I watched the movie and the TV series SO many times as a kid.
cadyly's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very difficult to rate, as some stories deserved 5 stars (Five Peas from the Same Pod, The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl) while others deserved only 1-2 stars.
My opinion of Hans Christian Andersen also ranged from brilliant to cracked.
So...
But overall, I think that I would get this book for my kids/godchildren. We would just perhaps read our favorite stories and skip some of the other ones.
My opinion of Hans Christian Andersen also ranged from brilliant to cracked.
So...
But overall, I think that I would get this book for my kids/godchildren. We would just perhaps read our favorite stories and skip some of the other ones.
lilly25's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meimayy's review against another edition
3.0
These fairy tales were very easy to read with rhymes and beautiful descriptions. The illustrations were also gorgeous!
My ratings for each individual story:
The Little Mermaid - 4
The Nightingale - 2
The Ugly Duckling - 3
The Swineherd - 1
The Tinder Box - 2
The Princess and the Pea - 2
The Emperor's New Clothes - 5 (absolutely hilarious!)
The Red Shoes - 1
Thumbelina - 3
The Steadfast Tin Soldier - 3
The Little Match Girl - 2
The Snow Queen -3
My ratings for each individual story:
The Little Mermaid - 4
The Nightingale - 2
The Ugly Duckling - 3
The Swineherd - 1
The Tinder Box - 2
The Princess and the Pea - 2
The Emperor's New Clothes - 5 (absolutely hilarious!)
The Red Shoes - 1
Thumbelina - 3
The Steadfast Tin Soldier - 3
The Little Match Girl - 2
The Snow Queen -3
georgilvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Yes it is shameful that I have NEVER read The Little Mermaid until now.
I really enjoyed this short children’s classic! I think the illustrations would be more beautiful in book form rather than kindle form.
The message I got from this story is to treasure what you already have in life!
A lovely classic! Very enjoyable.
Thank you Netgally for allowing me to review this little treasure.
Release date - March 2020.
I really enjoyed this short children’s classic! I think the illustrations would be more beautiful in book form rather than kindle form.
The message I got from this story is to treasure what you already have in life!
A lovely classic! Very enjoyable.
Thank you Netgally for allowing me to review this little treasure.
Release date - March 2020.
fmrc123's review against another edition
Reading for research purposes, 'Ursula' is 10x creepier in this original version xx
ca_r's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
tartbarbie's review against another edition
3.0
The little mermaid tells the story of the youngest daughter of the sea king. When her sisters turn sixteen they have their first view of the world above the sea. As her sisters each turn sixteen and return with stories the littlest mermaid can’t wait to explore the above world. On her first visit she comes across the handsome prince who she watches aboard his ship. When the ship is destroyed in the storm the little mermaid helps him to land. After returning to her home in the sea she can’t stop thinking about her prince, and her sisters even take her to his castle. Upon seeing her prince the little mermaid can’t think of nothing but being with him, if he can love her then she will gain an immortal soul which is what she desires. The little mermaid seeks out the sea witch where she trades her voice for a pair of legs.
When she gets to the shore she drinks the potion the witch made for her an imaginary knife cuts through her fin creating a pair of legs. With each step it’s like walking on knives but for her it’s worth it. She instantly connects with the prince even though she can’t speak and has his heart until he meets the princess his parents want him to marry. Upon meeting the princess whom he thinks saved his life he’s instantly in love forgetting his little mermaid. Knowing her hours and limited the little mermaid accepts that on the break of dawn she will become sea foam but her sisters arrive giving her a dagger to kill and save her life.
I've seen the Disney movie a zillion times it’s one of my daughter’s favorite movies so we watch it weekly. I can honestly say I've never read the original before but it’s an intriguing story. Even though the Disney follows along for most of the story it has a classical happy ever after while the little mermaid in the original story doesn't have a happy ever after. I can honestly say I don’t think I would have enjoyed the little mermaid without a happy ever after. So in this case I preferred the Disney over the original it’s just a little sad and depressing.
When she gets to the shore she drinks the potion the witch made for her an imaginary knife cuts through her fin creating a pair of legs. With each step it’s like walking on knives but for her it’s worth it. She instantly connects with the prince even though she can’t speak and has his heart until he meets the princess his parents want him to marry. Upon meeting the princess whom he thinks saved his life he’s instantly in love forgetting his little mermaid. Knowing her hours and limited the little mermaid accepts that on the break of dawn she will become sea foam but her sisters arrive giving her a dagger to kill and save her life.
I've seen the Disney movie a zillion times it’s one of my daughter’s favorite movies so we watch it weekly. I can honestly say I've never read the original before but it’s an intriguing story. Even though the Disney follows along for most of the story it has a classical happy ever after while the little mermaid in the original story doesn't have a happy ever after. I can honestly say I don’t think I would have enjoyed the little mermaid without a happy ever after. So in this case I preferred the Disney over the original it’s just a little sad and depressing.