thebetterstory 's review for:

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

4.25

hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Lovely stuff. It isn’t quite Le petit prince, but it reminded me of it a bit, and that means a lot in a world with very few books like Le petit prince. This one has much simpler and more straightforward messages, à la “be kind to yourself and others” and “love is the most important,” but presented so sweetly and sincerely that it worked for the most part. Definitely a book potentially enjoyed by all ages, and I had the thought while reading that it could be a nice one for a new or struggling reader due to the simplicity and illustrations combined with the gentle thoughtfulness, though they might struggle with the handwriting, depending. It would make an excellent gift, and I think I might just want a copy myself.