Reviews

Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Nathan Hale

alicebme's review against another edition

4.0

Loved the different faces! Fun story with lots of opportunities for women and people of color to have main, supporting, and background roles. I've never seen such a naturally inclusive illustrated book before.

brendalovesbooks's review against another edition

3.0

The idea for this story was interesting enough, but there just wasn't enough to really keep me engaged. I thought it was just okay in just about every aspect. The artwork, the plot, everything was good enough, but it was nothing exceptional.

The different take on Rapunzel was fun, and a good, empowering story for young girls. I think a lot of times with graphic novels, it really just depends on my mood. I've got to be in the right mood for them, and the current reading slump I'm going through is not it. I think this would definitely be a fun graphic novel for young girls, fans of fairy tales, and graphic novel lovers.

alidottie's review against another edition

2.0

This was my first ever graphic novel a format, I must admit, that does not appeal to me. I only read this one when I saw that Shannon Hale was the author. Unfortunately, that was not enough. It was definitely not enjoyable for me. It is stressful enough to read a book that jumps from one challenging situation to another, but to see the ugly truth in the graphic novel added nothing and detracted greatly to my enjoyment. I definitely like to see things in my mind's eye.

roseleaf24's review against another edition

4.0

Fun retelling of the Rapunzel story, set in a magical Western mining town. Rapunzel is a spunky fighter who has help, but no need of rescue.

parksantos's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

mary00's review against another edition

4.0

I had never read a graphic novel before picking this up and I was pleasantly surprised (although I probably prefer non-graphic novels generally speaking). This was a fun and clever adaptation of Rapunzel and I loved how much of the story was told through the pictures. I think that this would be a perfect book to introduce to older elementary age kids who do not love to read regular novels (and also to kids who do love to read of course!). I think that it would be wonderful if other notable children/ YA authors followed the Hales lead and came out with graphic novels to help lure the non-readers into becoming readers.
My recommendation is to go and grab this book for your kids and then sneak it away from them to read if for yourself!

words_with_wendy's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

hnbb's review against another edition

4.0

It could have been better, but it was very fun. I appreciated the messages.

punkassbookjockey84's review against another edition

5.0

Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel--but who likes a story where the main character just waits around for someone to save her? This Rapunzel takes matters into her own hands; using her braided hair as a lasso she swings herself down from her tower and sets out on an adventure for revenge. With the help of her new from Jack (as in "and the beanstalk") she sets out to free her mother from the slave mines and end Mother Gothel's reign of terror. This is definitely a fairy tale "princess" you can call a good role model. And in one amusing scene she actually meets up with the prince charming character gives him what-for.

kbecker813's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0