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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
It’s probably been nearly 20 years since I read this book. It’s one I had practically memorized when I was young, thinking its power would never leave me. But over-familiarity lessened some of its charms. Today, my heart aching over the loss of someone whose laugh I will never hear again, I was reminded of the stars as laughter, as bells, and I pulled out my doubly-well-loved copy, a book that had belonged to my grandparents. I read of the fox, explaining how to tame him, and his sorrow when the prince was leaving. I read of the prince,realizing his own Rose was unique because it had tamed him. I read of the well’s song—I’d forgotten it. I read of the laughing stars, and the crying ones. Today, it was morning glories for me, smiling through tears. A book that still helps a sore heart.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Original rating: 4/5 stars.
2025 re-read rating: 3/5 stars.
I remember LOVING this book when I was like 18. Unfortunately I do not love it as much 20 years later. It's still very cute n nostalgic, but I just didn't find it as ~mEaNiNgFuL~ at this point in my life. I thought a lot about all the scene girls I knew with Little Prince tatties (either quotes or drawings) and wondered how they're holding up. Have they re-read it? Did they get the tattie covered or do they still love it? Do they have kids now and have they read the book to their children to explain why there is a poorly drawn yellow haired boy on mama? Did the ones with the quote about him using wild birds to escape ever wonder about why there were birds in space?
I read my paper copy which has a handwritten dedication in the front cover from someone called "S.S." with a misspelling of the word "favorite" ("favorate"), so that was fun.
Anyway it's a re-read summer, so unfollow now if you don't wanna hear about it.
2025 re-read rating: 3/5 stars.
I remember LOVING this book when I was like 18. Unfortunately I do not love it as much 20 years later. It's still very cute n nostalgic, but I just didn't find it as ~mEaNiNgFuL~ at this point in my life. I thought a lot about all the scene girls I knew with Little Prince tatties (either quotes or drawings) and wondered how they're holding up. Have they re-read it? Did they get the tattie covered or do they still love it? Do they have kids now and have they read the book to their children to explain why there is a poorly drawn yellow haired boy on mama? Did the ones with the quote about him using wild birds to escape ever wonder about why there were birds in space?
I read my paper copy which has a handwritten dedication in the front cover from someone called "S.S." with a misspelling of the word "favorite" ("favorate"), so that was fun.
Anyway it's a re-read summer, so unfollow now if you don't wanna hear about it.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
This was super sweet albeit quite sad. This is a true masterpiece in writing for children which makes it a wonderful book for readers of all ages.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
N/A
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced