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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.
zorasorel's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
catladylover94's review
4.0
Belle's take on famouse quotes outa her books she was reading, a really good book list,
nikky_trufin's review
5.0
Cute little book. I loved the idea of being able to see what kind of books belle would have read. I especially like the reason given to why belle would have liked the books mentioned. It's a super light read with quotes on one side and her thoughts on the other. It gave me ideas on how I would like to write my own journal.
finii's review
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
08151991j's review
3.0
It is a beautiful book with Beautiful designs, quotations and Belle's thoughts, however the quotes were redundant, and there were only a few books which were suggested. I pictured it as a bit more of a big book with reviews, art and little scrapbook pockets. It was the complete opposite. It is tiny inside, and it can be finished within an hour. I spent 11 dollars to read it, and this is what i got. Do not judge me. I love Belle, but the book is bland. There were less than 15 books that was suggested. It contained several quotes marked on various pages with Belle's opinion on the pages next each quotation.