djahatimisor's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
desmatamlu's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
racheleclark's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jenrcratsenberg's review
5.0
I picked up this book used from Amazon this last Christmas, only because it was the one my dad read to me as a child. I have attended the ballet every year since I was 5, but sadly moved 3000 miles fromm my parents and have not gone to the Nutcracker with my father in the last 5 years. I still attend the ballet with my husband but I needed a piece of my childhood around the holidays and this book does it for me. Honestly I thought it would just sit as decoration, but I found myself reading through it multiple times getting to experience the magic it offered me as a child. I love the illustrations and the book itself.
donnaj71's review
5.0
I've seen the ballet several time but it was nice to read the story. This story is well written with pretty illustrations. It's a nice big picture book too. I bought this for my oldest son in 2003 as a Christmas present since he loved to see the Nutcracker ballet.
kayleighofhobbiton's review
3.0
Finally read another Christmas classic. I do have to say that the Barbie version is a bit more excited. With revealing the prince at the end and the discovery of the sugar plum fairy instead of a banquet.
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