Reviews

The Book of Pearl by Timothée de Fombelle

katari636's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious 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

4.75

This is a lovely fairy tale that is beautifully written. It does switch back and forth between perspectives a bunch so there are moments where it can be hard to follow, but the story is worth it. 

alienboy's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kerenz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

leeza_robertson_writes's review

3.0

I have to admit, this book was not at all what I thought it would be. Not that that is a bad thing, I just expected something different. The story was interesting and the narrative moved things along at a nice consistent pace. I did find the switch between each of the characters points of view confusing at times, especially between Pearl and the narrator. The story itself is told from three different points of view. This confusion in knowing who was telling what also blurred the time element of the book for me as well, leaving me wondering where in time we were as it wasn't always clear who was telling which part of the story. The interweaving of a fantasy world along-side the real world was written quite well, though it would be nice to see books pick other points in history other than the second world war. Even though this book ended up being something totally different then I thought it was going to be, it was a good read all the same.

annebennett1957's review

4.0

Who doesn't love a true fairy story? This one is enchanting all the way around with the fairy and her true love getting banished to our world and one witness, a teenage boy who ends up telling their story. It is complicated and convoluted but so rewarding in the end. Tanslated from its original French, this is a delightful book, not to be missed.

ruggerford's review

4.0

Different to your typical fantasy book, a tale exploring what is 'real' life and longlasting love.
Picked it up because of the intriguing cover and really enjoyed it :)

katrijn_vm's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

anna_pizzichidilibri's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

pieshypie's review

DNF
I wasn’t pulled in at all. I tried, but it was confusing and kind of boring.

chloewalker's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25