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margolovie89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
gkcnoble'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I read The Little Prince when I was a child, so I didn't comprehend it fully. But as I grew older, Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s messages became easier to comprehend. I particularly liked The Adventures Of The Little Prince, an anime show aired in South America (my native continent) in the late 80s.
The Little Prince is definitely geared towards adults. He reflects on adulting responsibilities, relationships, the significance of imagination, and self-awareness:
'The men of your house said the little prince, "cultivate five thousand roses in the same garden, and they do not find what they seek."
"They do not find it," I replied.
-And yet what they are looking for could be found in a single rose or a little water...” (Pp77).
The story explores themes of materialism, close-mindedness, and the loss of creativity and innocence that come with adulthood. The author portrays the complexities and values of adulthood through the eyes of the little prince.
One unforgettable character in the story is the prince's melodramatic rose. The flower symbolises the emergence of love with its contrasting shades, level of toxicity, connection and abandonment, and longing.
I adore the prince’s existential reflections and comments on the puzzling world of adulthood. But I never could love the story's conclusion — and I almost sank into a sea of tears the first time I read it. However, the prospect of The Little Prince potentially returning to us draws me back to this story, offering consolation:
"Look carefully at this landscape to be sure of recognising it, if you travel to Africa one day in the desert. And, if you happen to pass by there, I beseech you, do not hurry, wait a little right under the star! If a child comes to you, if he laughs...if he does not answer when asked, you will guess who he is. So be nice! Do not leave me so sad: write to me quickly that he has come back…”(Pp86).
The Little Prince is definitely geared towards adults. He reflects on adulting responsibilities, relationships, the significance of imagination, and self-awareness:
'The men of your house said the little prince, "cultivate five thousand roses in the same garden, and they do not find what they seek."
"They do not find it," I replied.
-And yet what they are looking for could be found in a single rose or a little water...” (Pp77).
The story explores themes of materialism, close-mindedness, and the loss of creativity and innocence that come with adulthood. The author portrays the complexities and values of adulthood through the eyes of the little prince.
One unforgettable character in the story is the prince's melodramatic rose. The flower symbolises the emergence of love with its contrasting shades, level of toxicity, connection and abandonment, and longing.
I adore the prince’s existential reflections and comments on the puzzling world of adulthood. But I never could love the story's conclusion — and I almost sank into a sea of tears the first time I read it. However, the prospect of The Little Prince potentially returning to us draws me back to this story, offering consolation:
"Look carefully at this landscape to be sure of recognising it, if you travel to Africa one day in the desert. And, if you happen to pass by there, I beseech you, do not hurry, wait a little right under the star! If a child comes to you, if he laughs...if he does not answer when asked, you will guess who he is. So be nice! Do not leave me so sad: write to me quickly that he has come back…”(Pp86).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Alcoholism, and Death
Moderate: Suicide and Child death
Minor: Grief
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, Grief, Racism, and Suicide
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
charlotte_aurora_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Child death
Moderate: Racism and Alcoholism
bookish_bry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading this book. It was so engaging despite the fact that I'm an adult. I just loved the way the story weaved together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Racism
islesbiyana's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Child death
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Alcoholism
scoutty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicide, and Child death
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief
literarypenguin's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
This was such a sweet and charming little short story. Even though I didn't understand all of it I still enjoyed and appreciated this little book!
This book explores various adult professions from a child's perspective. It showed the Little Prince's travels to various planets and places exploring and meeting different people always asking questions and looking for answers. It amazes me that a book written 80 years ago can be so relevant and reflect the world how it is today.
This is such a sweet and charming book for children and adults alike! Can not recommend this book enough!
This book explores various adult professions from a child's perspective. It showed the Little Prince's travels to various planets and places exploring and meeting different people always asking questions and looking for answers. It amazes me that a book written 80 years ago can be so relevant and reflect the world how it is today.
This is such a sweet and charming book for children and adults alike! Can not recommend this book enough!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism and Racism
fiwwa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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: Child death and Suicide
Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, and Death