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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A really good book. At first I was a little disappointed in it, as it follows the traditional story quite closely. I was hoping for something more unusual, like Gregory Maguire or the Fairy Tales series compiled by Teri Windling. But as I read on, I was drawn into the story. McKinley really...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The best retelling ever!”
Rheanna D wrote this review 18 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was my first Robin Mckinley read and I'm so glad it was. No other book could have immersed me so happily. Before I read this book I wasn't quite so much of a reader. I read mostly short re-told fairy tales. I didn't usually delve into the lengthy and vastly described retellings. However, Robin Mckinley managed to make her read magical and it enthralled me. I was up late for two nights that summer finishing this book. After this book I became an avid reader and I now read all types of books. This book changed my reading experience.”
Kat F wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Kind Beauty grows to love the Beast, at whose castle she is compelled to stay, and through her love releases him from the spell which had turned him from a handsome prince into an ugly beast.”
Deon K wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beauty is only a nickname, and not a very accurate one at that. Beauty is the youngest daughter and unfortunately very plain - especially when compared to her beautiful elder sisters, Grace and Hope. Beauty may have missed out on looks, but she got an extra dose of courage. So when her father returns from a trip with remarkable tales of an enchanted castle, having made an awful promise to the Beast who dwells there... Beauty knows what she must do. She must go and live with this monster, to save her beloved father.
November Witch wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A fantastic retelling of 'Beauty and the Beast'.”
“This version of Beauty and the Beast is possibly one of the best-written books I've ever read, as well as being a perennial favorite of mine. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast is a fresh, more detailed take on the classic story, full of vibrant color and rich descriptions.
MaidMarianLibrarian wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Original review can be found at http://marianslist.blogspot.com/2009/08/book-review-beauty.html”
“I absolutely loved this retelling of the classic story.”
Erin M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my favorites. I am a sucker for Beauty and the Beast.”
Jenn R wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Again, McKinley is a beautiful writer. If your a Beauty and the Beast fan, this is a great one. It follows the traditional story (which is NOT the Disney version, jst so we're clear) and its very well written.”
Gray W wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i really enjoyed this story. it started off really slow ... i must say that i put the book down 3 times before i reached a point where i could delve into it. but once i reached that point i could not put it down.
Maya A.D. wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
a beautiful love story ^_^”
