theeternaldodo's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

frahorus's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

Dino Buzzati ci regala una fiaba per bambini ma che riguarda soprattutto noi grandi, attualissima e che non è per niente invecchiata male, anzi, l'ha resa immortale come solo i grandi scrittori riescono a fare. Buzzati io lo apprezzo molto, non a caso ho reputato [b:Il deserto dei Tartari|171306|Il deserto dei Tartari|Dino Buzzati|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538122205l/171306._SY75_.jpg|1245179] un capolavoro e tra i miei romanzi preferiti e scrive bene anche di fantascienza col piacevole [b:Il grande ritratto|9652176|Il grande ritratto|Dino Buzzati|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1319827632l/9652176._SY75_.jpg|11991120].

La fiaba narra la storia di re Leonzio al quale viene rapito il figlio Tonio e che un giorno decide di scendere coi suoi orsi dalle montagne in città per ritrovarlo. Tra magie, mostri, castelli incantati, fantasmi, tradimenti, atti di coraggio vivremo una fiaba adatta, perché no, alle atmosfere del periodo natalizio.

La morale che si potrebbe trarre da questa fiaba, a mio parere, è il rispetto che bisogna avere per la natura che ci circonda, e l'autore ci fa intendere che l'uomo allontanandosi dalla Natura e imborghesendosi diventa pieno di vizi, egoista: cattivo, in poche parole.

mrjesse's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This was such a random title and had such an intriguing cover that I just had to pick it up when it caught my eye at the library. It was very short, I finished it in about half an hour. There were fun illustrations and a happy ending. All in all a delightful, light, afternoon's reading.

sisteray's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This is a rather adorable book following the adventure of the bear king Leander. Perhaps a little too old world conservative in that the moral of the story is that it is better to starve to death rather than be prideful or debaucherous, but the journey of the bears is endearing and the illustrations are gorgeous. I'm tempted to buy a second book just to tear it apart and frame the plates.

I do have some issues with this edition. It seems that the illustrations aren't placed very well within the text. They either give away the reveal too soon, or when the story calls for you to look at the illustrations, you have to read/flip forward a couple pages before you get to see it.

The Daniel Handler stuff is totally worthless. I understand why the publisher wanted to use the Lemony Snicket name to sell this book, but it is annoying that the waste of paper reader guide gets more accentuation on the cover than the actual author himself. I guess it all comes down to taste, but I'd rather that dude stick to playing back-up for Stephen Merritt. Having him here is like buying a great album, but having to skip over the track with Jay Z guesting on it.

natsume00's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

I like this typical Buzzati story. But isn't it too bitter for children? The illustration by Buzzati himself is very cute.

maletis's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

yes les cours particuliers avec les 6èmes

pieradeglispiriti's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

5 stelle sono troppo poche per dire quanto questo libro mi sia piaciuto

chaarloutre's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

Un peu mitigée sur cette lecture, que je n'ai de toute manière pas pris le temps de savourer puisque je le lisais dans le cadre de mon mémoire.

L'histoire est simple, elle reprend un schéma classique d'affrontement entre deux peuples, et des thèmes courants dans la littérature jeunesse comme la magie ou la notion de justice. Comme souvent dans les contes, les animaux occupent une place centrale. L'originalité tient au fait qu'ici, les ours sont les véritables héros de l'histoire, et les êtres humains sont clairement en retrait. Mais la deuxième partie vient nuancer cela, et casser la dichotomie entre bons et méchants. J'ai bien aimé cette partie, qui agit comme une suite au conte de la première partie, et nous pose de nombreuses questions. La morale ne tient pas en trois lignes assénées à la fin de l'histoire. Au contraire, elle est développée subtilement sur plusieurs pages, et permet à l'enfant de la découvrir par lui-même et presque de se faire son propre avis.

Malheureusement, c'est un peu pour la même raison que j'ai eu du mal à accrocher : le mélange des genres est trop important. On est dans un conte au schéma presque traditionnel, mais c'est en même temps une quête épique quasi odysséenne. La théâtralité du texte est aussi très importante, avec notamment des passages qui rappellent un choeur qui raconterait l'histoire d'un point de vue extérieur et lyrique. C'est dynamique, entraînant, on s'y croit vraiment, mais stylistiquement c'était un peu too much pour moi. Il faut dire aussi que j'apprécie peu le ton de l'auteur : traits d'humour, adresses au lecteur, etc. Ce sont des choses qui marchent probablement très bien avec les enfants, mais qui ne prennent pas avec moi.

C'est donc purement une question de goût si je n'ai pas vraiment aimé, parce qu'objectivement c'est une histoire intéressante, bien pensée et bien réalisée.

1morechapterplz's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This was such a random title and had such an intriguing cover that I just had to pick it up when it caught my eye at the library. It was very short, I finished it in about half an hour. There were fun illustrations and a happy ending. All in all a delightful, light, afternoon's reading.

jimmylorunning's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This book has a lot of fun, and a lot of violence too. You won't find better illustrations than the ones within these pages. They are charming and detailed and colorful. Don't skip the list of characters at the beginning (playful descriptions and menacing silhouettes). Don't skip the afterword/Reading Guide by Lemony Snicket either, where he gives the reader creative activities like the following:

Practice the art of flattery by trying the following exercise:
When a teacher says something ridiculous to you, reply, "You are absolutely right. You are an absolutely brilliant person," and try to keep a straight face.