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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Such a good rendition of Cinderella! A must read for those who love re-tellings of fairytales
I loved this version of Cinderella! I loved the characters and the plot. The ending contained a few twists that I saw coming, but it did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. I am definitely looking forward to reading more in this series!
emotional
hopeful
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
I really enjoy fairy-tale retellings. They are probably one of my favorite genres (sub-genres?) I'm always up for a good Cinderella story, since I have been fascinated by the tale from my whole life. This retelling was the most unique retelling of Cinderella that I have ever read.
Cendrillon's father is still alive, but Dokey explores why he is so completely out of the picture. The love that he bore for his wife on her death poured through him cursing the ground and essentially his daughter. He heads off to court to get involved in the political machinations of the day. His new wife, the stepmother, and her daughters are not the evil characters usually found found in Cinderella tales. In fact, Cendrillon grows to love her step family, and the stepmother takes on a partial role of fairy godmother (shared with Cendrillon's actual godmother).
Raoul is also an unusual element. Cinderella stories usually portray Cinderella as growing up alone. I appreciated the addition of Raoul and think it adds an element of realism to Cindrillon's selflessness, as she was not the pampered only daughter of a wealthy man.
All in all, I enjoyed this story. It was a unique take on a classic tale. I give it three stars because the story could have been longer and more involved. It could have taken the reader to greater depths of feeling, but did not.
Cendrillon's father is still alive, but Dokey explores why he is so completely out of the picture. The love that he bore for his wife on her death poured through him cursing the ground and essentially his daughter. He heads off to court to get involved in the political machinations of the day. His new wife, the stepmother, and her daughters are not the evil characters usually found found in Cinderella tales. In fact, Cendrillon grows to love her step family, and the stepmother takes on a partial role of fairy godmother (shared with Cendrillon's actual godmother).
Raoul is also an unusual element. Cinderella stories usually portray Cinderella as growing up alone. I appreciated the addition of Raoul and think it adds an element of realism to Cindrillon's selflessness, as she was not the pampered only daughter of a wealthy man.
All in all, I enjoyed this story. It was a unique take on a classic tale. I give it three stars because the story could have been longer and more involved. It could have taken the reader to greater depths of feeling, but did not.
this was the first book in the series of once upon a time and that is why i love it.
I wasn't hooked on this book for a long time. Even though I found the fact that it was disney and classic fairy tale retold in an interesting way just amazing, I still didn't connect at first. But then, towards the end, there was an amazing plot twist and I was suddenly in love. The characters are fantastic and the concept is wonderful.
*4.5 stars
*4.5 stars
I thought that this book was really good. It was a little different than the story of Cinderella that we all know. But I really liked that Rilla found love just like her mother.
I'm a sucker for a Cinderella retelling, and this is probably one of the best I've come across so far. It's fairly short (200 mass market paperback sized pages), and a pretty quick read. It's also been one of my comfort rereads for a long, long time.
This is a fairly traditional retelling, with a historic-seeming French-ish setting (though nothing is ever specifically set). There is a little magic, but it's more atmospheric than it is blatant fairy godmother magic.
I really like the twist on the traditional roles in the story, and the extra background and setting provided. All of the characters feel really believable, with clear motivations and goals. And of course, I love a dance scene and a fairy tale love.
This is a fairly traditional retelling, with a historic-seeming French-ish setting (though nothing is ever specifically set). There is a little magic, but it's more atmospheric than it is blatant fairy godmother magic.
I really like the twist on the traditional roles in the story, and the extra background and setting provided. All of the characters feel really believable, with clear motivations and goals. And of course, I love a dance scene and a fairy tale love.
Awwwwwwwww. Cinderella as teen romance. It's all very sweet and predictable, and not just due to familiarity with the source material. A light, fun read, though a bit blah and nothing I'm inclined to pass along to others.