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mackle13 's review for:
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
Cute story, though definitely targeted for younger children as it was a bit twee - but not in a bad way. It had some nice little lessons about friendship and bravery and whatnot, and was done well.
I didn't even mind the self-aware "dear reader" comments, though I usually do. In this instance it felt more like the author was taking the reader into her confidence as opposed to 'talking down' to them, which is often comes across as. I can't really explain what it was, in specific, which makes the difference - something about the tone, I suppose.
Or it could just be me being fickle and ineffable. *shrugs*
I didn't even mind the self-aware "dear reader" comments, though I usually do. In this instance it felt more like the author was taking the reader into her confidence as opposed to 'talking down' to them, which is often comes across as. I can't really explain what it was, in specific, which makes the difference - something about the tone, I suppose.
Or it could just be me being fickle and ineffable. *shrugs*