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tatyana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In this book, a WWII pilot crashes in the desert where he encounters a young prince who is also very far from home. While he tries to fix his plane the prince recounts how he got to the desert from his home planet. The pilot and the prince explore what is truly important in life and use the lessons the prince learned to do so. The book has been a part of my life for many years. I had a copy of it as a child in its original language (that I could not read by myself lol) and later used it for a 10th grade English essay that I was rather proud of at the time. And I plan to keep rereading this book throughout my life. I certainly think reading this book at different ages and stages of my life has shaped what I’ve gotten from the work. I found myself picking up on the criticisms the prince and the pilot make about losing yourself in desires and cherishing time this time around. Although this is often regarded as a children’s book, I’d recommend this book to people of all ages.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
cams_shelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
”Anything essential is invisible to the eyes”, p.63
A short book. Finished it in one day. This book covers the curiosity and simplicity children have that adults lose, but also how relationships can form, the grief they can cause, and why they're important anyway. It's a really beautiful book and I'm glad I've finally read it and own it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
dorythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Racism, Suicide, and Grief
nagaakil's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Abandonment
discogecko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Help. 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Self harm
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Classism
issyd23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
4.0
So adorable! I now want to read the French original 4🪐
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
iane_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death
quinn_07's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism
miss_vonnegut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
This book is a weird one to rate. Reading it as an adult, I really enjoyed it. (Keeping in mind that it's really dated and some things definitely don't hold up.) I wouldn't recommend it for kids or teens though, based on the ending. So 3 stars? 4? 3.5? Hard to say.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Racism
mahhias's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This books is incredibly-emotionally beautiful. I cried and I will cried over and over again. I’m lost of words.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Suicide