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cleverfoxwithcoffee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
valerieelseswhere's review against another edition
4.0
This is the way fairy tales should be written, with a strong female lead, and the moral that looks and oddness don't matter, if you accept yourself others will accept you too, or if they don't you can find those who will.
carolynaugustyn's review against another edition
2.0
2017 Book Challenge- Read a book where one of the main characters is royalty
Meh. I thought this was a fine book and I didn't dislike it exactly but I also didn't really gain anything from it. It was pleasant and fine but kind of boring to me. I get that it's a kid's book, so maybe that's part of why I wasn't thrilled by it, but I also would have found this to be boring as a kid. I'd much prefer to read a book about an ordinary princess who goes off and has adventures and slays a dragon and sails the world and all sorts of adventures. This one was lacking some excitement. Not a great princessy story to me.
Meh. I thought this was a fine book and I didn't dislike it exactly but I also didn't really gain anything from it. It was pleasant and fine but kind of boring to me. I get that it's a kid's book, so maybe that's part of why I wasn't thrilled by it, but I also would have found this to be boring as a kid. I'd much prefer to read a book about an ordinary princess who goes off and has adventures and slays a dragon and sails the world and all sorts of adventures. This one was lacking some excitement. Not a great princessy story to me.
danicamidlil's review against another edition
4.0
I remember my mother reading this to me and just loving every moment of it. I think I made her read it aloud several times before I was able to read it to myself. Our copy is quite old and having to be so gentle with the book added to its mystery and magic!
leavesofmaple's review against another edition
4.0
I adored every bit of The Ordinary Princess. This classic fairytale was an absolute delight from start to finish.
We follow Amy – the charming, courageous and witty seventh princess of her kingdom who is gifted with Ordinariness- As she learns the king and queen will not rest until she is wedded to a prince – she runs a away to live in the forest with her furry companions. In need of essentials such as clothing, she gets a job in a kingdom and her story takes off there.
I adored the simple, honest and earnest story telling. This short book is like drinking a warm cup of tea and If I had daughters or sons, I would read them this book every single night.
We follow Amy – the charming, courageous and witty seventh princess of her kingdom who is gifted with Ordinariness- As she learns the king and queen will not rest until she is wedded to a prince – she runs a away to live in the forest with her furry companions. In need of essentials such as clothing, she gets a job in a kingdom and her story takes off there.
I adored the simple, honest and earnest story telling. This short book is like drinking a warm cup of tea and If I had daughters or sons, I would read them this book every single night.
pandacat42's review against another edition
3.0
Read as an adult, thought it needed more depth. Felt like the plot was so contrived. But most of the girls from my Great Reads group loved it!
hibbs08's review against another edition
3.0
I'd read this to my future daughter in 10 years. Cute fairy tale about how there is much more to life than being beautiful.