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marie_aurora's review
3.0
Yes, I bought this book because I've seen the new movie and it was wonderful. Now with that said I also am really not a Poetry kind of reader.... I can't say I've understood everything I read. But what I've understood was nice. And OH Boy, this is such a beautifully designed book!!
twistedreader93's review
5.0
I loved this! such a cute fun read and very short so it took me less than a day! which is perfect! it makes you feel like you are inside Belle's head reading all the books and short stories with her! absolutely loved it
seemadyal50's review
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
_andoreads's review
3.0
What a sweet collection of literary quotes & comments. The illustrations are gorgeous! & so fitting for Belle.
The literary quotes themselves give you something to ponder; but then the comments attached give you even more.
The literary quotes themselves give you something to ponder; but then the comments attached give you even more.
entrescritos_ynovelas's review
4.0
Este libro es un compendio de lo que Bella habría anotado en un cuaderno sobre los libros que más le han gustado y, añadiendo frases de ellos, nuestra protagonista incluye pensamientos sobre esas frases u opiniones al respecto. Podemos encontrar fragmentos tanto de “El Quijote” como de “Las mil y una noches” todo ello acompañado de ilustraciones que hacen que el lector pase página tras página sin aburrirse. Me ha parecido una forma muy didáctica de recomendar lecturas y de hacer que los personajes que tantos valores muestran en las películas tengan como una parte de “realidad”. Me ha encantado, como ya he mencionado, la edición del libro, las ilustraciones y los comentarios sobre los fragmentos. Me apunto algunos de ellos. Además me ha parecido una idea fascinante tener un cuaderno en el que escribir las partes de las lecturas que nos hacen reflexionar y luego escribir sobre cómo influye en nuestra vida o qué nos hacen sentir. Como un cuaderno de sentimientos y anécdotas.
rachel93's review
5.0
Basically this is a collection of quotes from Belle's favorite books along with notes she has made on the quotes. Perfect for Disney and Beauty and the Beast fans.
kasperin's review
4.0
A friend took this for me while she was on USA, and I'm so happy! I even didn't know this book existed before she gifted it to me.
*I had some difficulties choosing my favorite quotes, I mostly like them all!*
I loved it! First, the edition is absolutely gorgeous. I'm not a fan of yellow color, but the cover is a soft shadow of yellow that matches Belle's dress and it makes me want to paint my walls this color. And inside you'll find a quote from a book on Belle's library on one page and her thoughts on the other, along with some pretty drawings. Really, I would have bought this book for the pretty edition only!
(I'm not good at taking pictures, but look at this)
But let's not judge a book by it's cover (OK YES I DO THAT ALL THE TIME), because the book's quotes and Belle's notes on them are so incredibly inspiring and positive that I don't know how this book isn't more popular.! The quotes are all from classics that mostly I haven't read yet, but that's not a problem, you don't need to have read them or know the story to understand them, but in the case that you want to know more about them there's an appendix where you can get more details on the titles.
This would make a great gift for kids and Beauty and the Beast's fans!
"And here is a king who is not so ideal. Learning about other cultures and customs is specially important for one in power. Such knowledge can create a certain openness, a society of mutual betterment, and a celebratory fraternité across different lands, which will only strengthen us all."
"I couldn't agree more. You cannot simply wait for your circumstances to change or for someone to save you. If you do not try to help yourself, who will?"
*I had some difficulties choosing my favorite quotes, I mostly like them all!*
I loved it! First, the edition is absolutely gorgeous. I'm not a fan of yellow color, but the cover is a soft shadow of yellow that matches Belle's dress and it makes me want to paint my walls this color. And inside you'll find a quote from a book on Belle's library on one page and her thoughts on the other, along with some pretty drawings. Really, I would have bought this book for the pretty edition only!
(I'm not good at taking pictures, but look at this)
But let's not judge a book by it's cover (OK YES I DO THAT ALL THE TIME), because the book's quotes and Belle's notes on them are so incredibly inspiring and positive that I don't know how this book isn't more popular.! The quotes are all from classics that mostly I haven't read yet, but that's not a problem, you don't need to have read them or know the story to understand them, but in the case that you want to know more about them there's an appendix where you can get more details on the titles.
This would make a great gift for kids and Beauty and the Beast's fans!
birdkeeperklink's review
4.0
A quick read, a nice collection of quotes, and lovely illustrations. I enjoyed it.
leathehatless's review
5.0
If you are a fan of Beauty and The Beast, you need to read this. It was fascinating understanding the process of creating Belle, the books she would love and what she thought of them. There are many wonderful quotes to ponder on.
What more can I say? 5 stars.
What more can I say? 5 stars.