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zeezeemama11's review against another edition
5.0
Reminds me of the little prince. Youthful in it's philosophy. Simplistic in it's narration but powerful and moving. I enjoyed this short book and it's enchanting descriptions. I also have a new love of snakes. To Lanmo.
nincoompoop's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
ecrew's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
sarah6372's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
eliza_book_'s review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
# ⛰ What It's About
This short story is about an immortal little gold snake who finds humans rather curious. He follows the life of a little girl through a peaceful time and then into what I think is a fantasy depiction of WWII. It is not very plot based and is mainly philosophical about the times and trials of life and all the horrors and beauties of humans and the lives we lead.
# 🔍 How I Discovered It
- I was browsing on my local library audiobook app and I saw this short story with beautiful cover art and thought I’d try something different.
# 🧠 Thoughts
- I loved this book so much! The writing style was entertaining and the humour and overall vibes of the book were really enjoyable and nostalgic. Looking through the eyes of a magical snake and a little girl as they see the world so simply and purely, even through the confronting themes mentioned.
## What I Liked About It
- The writing style was my favourite part of this book, it was very child-like and matter-of-fact. The repetition of language was impactful and masterfully done. It almost felt poetic in a way.
- I listened to the audiobook and I loved the author’s voice and vocal expressions, she has a beautiful accent that really added to the story.
- I loved the sense f humour and the wittiness of the writing style
- I liked how themes of the story such as war, death, human nature, love, and children, were all explored very respectfully and in a way that incorporated humour.
## What I Didn't Like About It
- There wasn’t anything I disliked about this book but I would’ve maybe preferred a little more plot, as the story is mainly philosophical and doesn’t have a plot. Maybe a small integrated plot could have added to the story but this is a preference and I loved the book the way it is.
# 🥰 Who Would Like It?
- Anyone who loves witty writing & humour done very well with elements of serious themes
- Anyone who likes shorter stories with beautiful meanings
- Anyone who like fable-like stories with loveable characters
# 📚 Related Books
- I did get a little of Anne of Green Gables vibes but this book was much more witty than AOGG.
This short story is about an immortal little gold snake who finds humans rather curious. He follows the life of a little girl through a peaceful time and then into what I think is a fantasy depiction of WWII. It is not very plot based and is mainly philosophical about the times and trials of life and all the horrors and beauties of humans and the lives we lead.
# 🔍 How I Discovered It
- I was browsing on my local library audiobook app and I saw this short story with beautiful cover art and thought I’d try something different.
# 🧠 Thoughts
- I loved this book so much! The writing style was entertaining and the humour and overall vibes of the book were really enjoyable and nostalgic. Looking through the eyes of a magical snake and a little girl as they see the world so simply and purely, even through the confronting themes mentioned.
## What I Liked About It
- The writing style was my favourite part of this book, it was very child-like and matter-of-fact. The repetition of language was impactful and masterfully done. It almost felt poetic in a way.
- I listened to the audiobook and I loved the author’s voice and vocal expressions, she has a beautiful accent that really added to the story.
- I loved the sense f humour and the wittiness of the writing style
- I liked how themes of the story such as war, death, human nature, love, and children, were all explored very respectfully and in a way that incorporated humour.
## What I Didn't Like About It
- There wasn’t anything I disliked about this book but I would’ve maybe preferred a little more plot, as the story is mainly philosophical and doesn’t have a plot. Maybe a small integrated plot could have added to the story but this is a preference and I loved the book the way it is.
# 🥰 Who Would Like It?
- Anyone who loves witty writing & humour done very well with elements of serious themes
- Anyone who likes shorter stories with beautiful meanings
- Anyone who like fable-like stories with loveable characters
# 📚 Related Books
- I did get a little of Anne of Green Gables vibes but this book was much more witty than AOGG.
milesjmoran's review against another edition
5.0
When someone pointed this out to me, I was intrigued--but the moment they mentioned it was about the snake from The Little Prince, I needed it. I started this on Christmas Eve, and I've slowly digested it over the last few days as it's such a wonderful little book that I sorely needed. Kennedy could have easily dissolved into mimicking Antoine de Saint-Exupery, jarring her readers by digging them in the ribs with her elbow to raise her eyebrows and wink ("See, see what I did there?") but she didn't. This is a love letter to The Little Prince...without a doubt, yet it is also a beautiful piece all of its own. The writing is gorgeous; delicate, witty, touching all at once, and the characters and story are precious, making it a delightful albeit heartbreaking reading experience. I loved this book and it will be one I revisit when I need it most.
page100's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
davianareads's review against another edition
5.0
I nearly cried several times while reading this book. Kennedy somehow captures a child’s spirit in Mary, and offers an outside perspective to everyday pieces of society. Kennedy has a gift.