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mimi4's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
sierradewalt's review against another edition
5.0
"It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important."
If ever a book was perfect, this is the one. Every time I read it, a new piece of wisdom resonates with me. This is one of the reasons that I read it every year the night before my birthday. This book reminds me to hold on to childlike wonder and continue to see beauty in the little things. It also reminds me how love blossoms when you invest time in it. This book is beautiful and wise beyond any other. It's marketed as a kid's book, but I strongly believe adults will get more out of reading it than kids. That being said, everyone should read it.
If ever a book was perfect, this is the one. Every time I read it, a new piece of wisdom resonates with me. This is one of the reasons that I read it every year the night before my birthday. This book reminds me to hold on to childlike wonder and continue to see beauty in the little things. It also reminds me how love blossoms when you invest time in it. This book is beautiful and wise beyond any other. It's marketed as a kid's book, but I strongly believe adults will get more out of reading it than kids. That being said, everyone should read it.
k8z's review against another edition
5.0
Had to read this for French class and it’s actually such a beautiful and wholesome book! Hopefully, I won’t have to use google translate as much next time because I think this book is best in French.
heathfade's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lulumrtnez's review against another edition
4.0
sur une de ces étoiles, il y a une fleur que j'aime ☆
one sitting read! this book is honestly amazing. i don't know why i didn't read it sooner.
this is the first book i read in french, so the fact that i was annotating vocabulary while reading was kind of annoying, but that's not that important.
it's such an adorable book. i love the truth in the words of the characters. they remind me of looking beyond the surface and connecting with our hearts, to pursue your dreams, the nature of true love. the importance of love, friendship and the beauty of the world is there.
this is just a masterpiece!!
one sitting read! this book is honestly amazing. i don't know why i didn't read it sooner.
this is the first book i read in french, so the fact that i was annotating vocabulary while reading was kind of annoying, but that's not that important.
it's such an adorable book. i love the truth in the words of the characters. they remind me of looking beyond the surface and connecting with our hearts, to pursue your dreams, the nature of true love. the importance of love, friendship and the beauty of the world is there.
this is just a masterpiece!!
lunailona's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
crescendoll's review against another edition
2.0
Hace mucho tiempo que leí este libro por primera vez y le deteste. Este año intenté darle nuevamente una oportunidad, porque sentí que la primera vez que lo leí fue todo muy deprisa y no me di el tiempo de quererle tanto como muchos otros lo hacen. Pero no me gusto nuevamente.
No sé porqué simplemente no conecto con la historia, quizás se debe a que no me va la idea de que al volvernos adultos nos convertimos en seres densos, ya que, al contrario pienso que nos vemos más expuestos, vulnerables y torpes.
No me gusta sentir que no dejo volar lo suficiente mi imaginación y este libro me causa ansiedad por ello.
No creo que sea un mal libro, entiendo que es mi propio gusto personal. Inclusive tengo vagos recuerdos de una parte que me gusta mucho en la que creo se encuentra el Principito con un zorro en un desierto y me parece un párrafo hermoso. Pero que decir este libro simplemente no es para mí.
No sé porqué simplemente no conecto con la historia, quizás se debe a que no me va la idea de que al volvernos adultos nos convertimos en seres densos, ya que, al contrario pienso que nos vemos más expuestos, vulnerables y torpes.
No me gusta sentir que no dejo volar lo suficiente mi imaginación y este libro me causa ansiedad por ello.
No creo que sea un mal libro, entiendo que es mi propio gusto personal. Inclusive tengo vagos recuerdos de una parte que me gusta mucho en la que creo se encuentra el Principito con un zorro en un desierto y me parece un párrafo hermoso. Pero que decir este libro simplemente no es para mí.
mdmdmlr's review against another edition
Very strange book. Simple but strange. I never figured out what this book is about. Still not sure. Is it about growing up? Is it about losing “sight” once you become an adult? Is it about grief? Is it about memory? Dream? Coma? I don’t know.
its_patri's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
jenni_elyse's review against another edition
3.0
I first read Le Petit Prince in 1997 as part of the curriculum for my college French class. Even though I had previously taken four years of French in high school, I’ll admit I didn’t understand much when I read this story. Many of the French words were ones I had never encountered. And, unfortunately, I had missed the point and charm. For nearly 20 years, I’ve disliked The Little Prince, thinking it was weird and idiotic. I decided I needed to give it a fair chance and read it in my native tongue.
I liked The Little Prince much better in English, only because I understood its nuances more. However, because I’m a very literal person, the symbolism was lost on me. And, I still don’t appreciate it nearly as much as I probably should.
My favorite character the little prince encountered was the fox. It’s because I love animals and I can relate to their friendship. I understand the meaning and responsibility behind taming as I’ve tamed many animals and almost every animal I’ve ever come in contact with has tamed me, leaving me sad when we part.
I wish I had read this as a child, or at least had it read to me as a child. I think I would’ve appreciated it more then. I wouldn’t be a grownup who only sees a hat instead of a snake who swallowed an elephant. Although, I’ll admit I did know it was a snake from the context but I didn’t know he had eaten an elephant. I thought it was the animal in the previous picture. Does this mean I’m still a grownup but maybe with childlike inclinations or tendencies? Or, would the narrator and little prince still think of me just as a grownup?
I’m glad I gave The Little Prince another go. It was definitely a more pleasant experience and I can now at least appreciate it a little bit and give it more stars.
I liked The Little Prince much better in English, only because I understood its nuances more. However, because I’m a very literal person, the symbolism was lost on me. And, I still don’t appreciate it nearly as much as I probably should.
My favorite character the little prince encountered was the fox. It’s because I love animals and I can relate to their friendship. I understand the meaning and responsibility behind taming as I’ve tamed many animals and almost every animal I’ve ever come in contact with has tamed me, leaving me sad when we part.
I wish I had read this as a child, or at least had it read to me as a child. I think I would’ve appreciated it more then. I wouldn’t be a grownup who only sees a hat instead of a snake who swallowed an elephant. Although, I’ll admit I did know it was a snake from the context but I didn’t know he had eaten an elephant. I thought it was the animal in the previous picture. Does this mean I’m still a grownup but maybe with childlike inclinations or tendencies? Or, would the narrator and little prince still think of me just as a grownup?
I’m glad I gave The Little Prince another go. It was definitely a more pleasant experience and I can now at least appreciate it a little bit and give it more stars.