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A review by jlynnelseauthor
The Wooden Prince by John Claude Bemis
5.0
Immersive fantasy with steampunk elements. A heartfelt journey of discovering the joys and kindness of humanity.
Disney's "Pinocchio" wasn't a movie I much cared for. I felt it an odd and frightening look at how bad things happen to good-intending people.
While this book takes elements from the original story but enhances them. From magical lands to a princess trying to rescue her father to an outcast alchemist to the faithful wooden puppet, this story shines a fresh new light on an old tale. I thoroughly enjoyed Pinocchio's point of view and innocence. The ensemble around him was also fantastic.
Very enjoyable retelling. I'd definitely read book 2 of this series!
Disney's "Pinocchio" wasn't a movie I much cared for. I felt it an odd and frightening look at how bad things happen to good-intending people.
While this book takes elements from the original story but enhances them. From magical lands to a princess trying to rescue her father to an outcast alchemist to the faithful wooden puppet, this story shines a fresh new light on an old tale. I thoroughly enjoyed Pinocchio's point of view and innocence. The ensemble around him was also fantastic.
Very enjoyable retelling. I'd definitely read book 2 of this series!