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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
I find it fascinating how a book from the 1700s has transcended and become such a wonderful creation as it is now. However, maybe because I grew up with the disney story but this was definitely an interesting shock. Outside of me wanting to see what beauty and the beast was all about from the true source material, this literally had no true plot :((( which saddens me to say.. Perhaps im so used to the formula in our books now a days where we have the plot, climax, resolution type of stuff. But then again for its time I bet it was nice!
Regardless im glad I listened to this book- down to sleep's voice was too hard to resist and im a biggg fan of beauty and the beast (the concept).
Regardless im glad I listened to this book- down to sleep's voice was too hard to resist and im a biggg fan of beauty and the beast (the concept).
i probably only enjoyed this so much because the illustrations are gorgeous but who cares
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
(3.5)
It’s beautiful but I really struggled with the story for some reason! Breaking my rule and keeping it too
It’s beautiful but I really struggled with the story for some reason! Breaking my rule and keeping it too
4 stars because toward the end there the explanations became quite convoluted although they tied things together well.
mysterious
slow-paced
An enjoyable read, although the fairy hierarchy confused the hell out of me.
Won't lie, I preferred the Disney adaptation. Shock horror I know. Still, an easy and fun story that has been beautifully illustrated.
Won't lie, I preferred the Disney adaptation. Shock horror I know. Still, an easy and fun story that has been beautifully illustrated.
This is so drastically different from Disney that I had to read it twice in order to appreciate it fully. Despite the differences, it doesn't mean the story is any less beautiful or magical. The MinaLima edition makes it only more so! To any hardcore Beauty and the Beast fans out there, your fangirl heart will not be complete without reading this original story.
Still a bit confused with the relationship and laws of the fairies (especially in Ch.8) to the characters, so may have to do some reading up on that.
Still a bit confused with the relationship and laws of the fairies (especially in Ch.8) to the characters, so may have to do some reading up on that.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No