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katy_bee 's review for:
The Tale Of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I always enjoy a modern fairy tale (modern in style, rather than setting in this case) and it was an engaging story. Beautifully illustrated, quite dark in places for a children's book.
I didn't fall in love with it in the same way I did Flora and Ulysses by the same author, but that is a high bar because it's one of my all time favourites!
DiCamillo does choose interesting characters and stories that show different perspectives and I really enjoy that
I didn't fall in love with it in the same way I did Flora and Ulysses by the same author, but that is a high bar because it's one of my all time favourites!
DiCamillo does choose interesting characters and stories that show different perspectives and I really enjoy that
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent