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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was fun to read the original story of Beauty & the Beast, but it did wear me out after some time
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
I thought I had read this version, previously, but apparently not! While I appreciate the long complicated story of kingdoms, fairies and curses, I think it would be a much better narrative with all that "backstory" at the beginning. I think it would be a better tale chronologically with the fairies and their battles of wits at the forefront, while we wait in suspense to see how the good will be victorious. Would someone go ahead and write a retelling with all of these particulars?
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed reading the original Beauty and The Beast. It was interesting to see where Disney got it's inspiration. I wish the characters had more depth to them but considering it's a book from the 1700s, I shouldn't complain. I gave this a 4 star because one of the chapters had far too much telling and needed more "showing." (I ended up skipping most of that chapter because it dragged on so long....) For me, the edition I have with the beautiful illustrations kept me reading. I am so grateful to my friend who got me this for my birthday! I'm so glad I got to finally read the story that inspired my favorite Disney movie! Nothing better than having a book that will forever remind you of a wonderful friend!
slow-paced
This is the original story of Beauty and the Beast! The one that no one knows!
Accompanied with beautiful illustrations and a magnificent cover!
It's really is worth it! :)
Accompanied with beautiful illustrations and a magnificent cover!
It's really is worth it! :)
This was such an exquisite read made all the more delightful thanks to MiniLima's illustrations and interactive elements which made the overall reading experience a pleasure.
This original 1740 story of the classic fairy-tale is VERY different to the Disney film from 1991. Firstly, there is no Gaston, Lefou, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, etc. No Siree, they do not feature at all. This tale purely concerns Belle (who is known as Beauty), the Beast, her father, his mother and a couple of fairies.
I really enjoyed reading this because it was so different to the Disney film and I was surprised at all of the changes the latter made to the original story. The book maintained a nice and steady pace throughout and up until chapter 8 I was thoroughly enchanted until...in classic literature form, there was a huge info dump which revealed the background of Beauty. There were so many twists and turns, fairies turning into serpents, fairies being banished, forbidden love, an attempt on Beauty's life, there was just TOO much to take in in a single chapter which left my head spinning. This is the only criticism I could find but because it hampered the flow of the narrative, I couldn't award it 5 stars :(
The additional interactive elements were a beautiful bonus and I found myself relishing the next one since it gave the story a lovely tactile edge.
Overall, a lovely and enchanting read, just don't expect the appearance of all your favourite Disney characters, as sadly, they are missing.
This original 1740 story of the classic fairy-tale is VERY different to the Disney film from 1991. Firstly, there is no Gaston, Lefou, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, etc. No Siree, they do not feature at all. This tale purely concerns Belle (who is known as Beauty), the Beast, her father, his mother and a couple of fairies.
I really enjoyed reading this because it was so different to the Disney film and I was surprised at all of the changes the latter made to the original story. The book maintained a nice and steady pace throughout and up until chapter 8 I was thoroughly enchanted until...in classic literature form, there was a huge info dump which revealed the background of Beauty. There were so many twists and turns, fairies turning into serpents, fairies being banished, forbidden love, an attempt on Beauty's life, there was just TOO much to take in in a single chapter which left my head spinning. This is the only criticism I could find but because it hampered the flow of the narrative, I couldn't award it 5 stars :(
The additional interactive elements were a beautiful bonus and I found myself relishing the next one since it gave the story a lovely tactile edge.
Overall, a lovely and enchanting read, just don't expect the appearance of all your favourite Disney characters, as sadly, they are missing.
Storia completamente diversa dal film e/o cartone animato. Ma è stata una meravigliosa scoperta.