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Der Kleine Prinz by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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hymntojuly's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince is a charming and thought-provoking novella that beautifully blends whimsy with profound life lessons. It’s an allegorical tale about love, relationships, and seeing the world through the eyes of a child. The book’s simple yet poetic style, combined with its enchanting illustrations, makes it a timeless classic that has resonated with readers for generations.

What I loved most was the story’s ability to convey profound truths in an accessible way. 
Each planet the Little Prince visits represents a different way humans seek fulfilment through power, knowledge, wealth, or duty. However, the Prince’s wisdom reveals that true meaning lies in love, relationships, and seeing the world with a childlike sense of wonder. The book suggests that by reconnecting with our inner child and valuing what is "invisible to the eye," we can find deeper purpose and joy in life. Lines like these are meaningful reminders of the importance of love, empathy, and imagination in a world that often values materialism over deeper connections.

That said, the book is undoubtedly a work of art and philosophy, and I’d recommend it to anyone open to reflecting on life’s deeper meanings. By tackling the universal themes of love, innocence, and loss among others, The Little Prince becomes more than a simple children’s story; it’s a reflective, philosophical work that speaks to readers of all ages about the beauty and fragility of human connections. It invites readers to look beyond the surface and reconnect with the innocence and curiosity we often lose as we grow up.

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lilazul's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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buzzinfly's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25


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aniabird's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0


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sosua_z's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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sosua_z's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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sosua_z's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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nagaakil's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0


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iane_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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lokes's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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