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Disney Manga: Beauty and the Beast — The Beast's Tale by Studio Dice, Mallory Reaves, Gianluca Papi
dinnureads's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this manga through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This manga is actually a part of a manga duology with one in the narration of Belle and one in the narration if the Beast. This is the story of the Beast.
This manga is actually a part of a manga duology with one in the narration of Belle and one in the narration if the Beast. This is the story of the Beast.
lovelacebooks's review against another edition
4.0
(First of all, thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion)
Starting by the fact that my favourite Disney film is Beauty and the Beast is hard for me to not love anything related to it. So, of course, I love reading this manga. I enjoy so much that the story was told by Beast POV something I want to see and learn and I love the Beast draw (more than Belle). The story and the ARC of this manga is about the Disney live action plot. I love more the animation, though. Maybe I would try to make another version, not related to any of the movies, but still, I will always love all Beauty and the Beast adaptations. And I'm thrilled to read Belle's Tale!
Starting by the fact that my favourite Disney film is Beauty and the Beast is hard for me to not love anything related to it. So, of course, I love reading this manga. I enjoy so much that the story was told by Beast POV something I want to see and learn and I love the Beast draw (more than Belle). The story and the ARC of this manga is about the Disney live action plot. I love more the animation, though. Maybe I would try to make another version, not related to any of the movies, but still, I will always love all Beauty and the Beast adaptations. And I'm thrilled to read Belle's Tale!
kiana's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Follows the movie quite closely so no complaints from me.
llamallama527's review against another edition
2.25
Thus one felt a little forced and unnatural. I didn't particularly care for it. I enjoyed the art, though it had some glaring inconsistencies. I do appreciate that books like this exist and have the potential to help kids enjoy reading.
britwalsh16's review
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
Just a fun little read about beauty and the beast. It’s fun to read the story from the beasts perspective.
sannareads's review against another edition
3.0
The art in this version of the story was just as beautiful and whimsical. I liked it a lot even though it wasn’t as color and “popping”.
According to me Beast’s part of the story was a lot more intriguing and interesting than Belle’s part. It was nice to get to know him a little better and read about his feelings as they evolved for Belle.
Like in the first book I felt like this was a bit rushed. Some more details could be added and smoother changes between scenes would have made it easier to understand that something new in the story was happening.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy! Even though I got to read this for free this review is a 100% my thoughts about the book.
According to me Beast’s part of the story was a lot more intriguing and interesting than Belle’s part. It was nice to get to know him a little better and read about his feelings as they evolved for Belle.
Like in the first book I felt like this was a bit rushed. Some more details could be added and smoother changes between scenes would have made it easier to understand that something new in the story was happening.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy! Even though I got to read this for free this review is a 100% my thoughts about the book.
inabookishworld29's review against another edition
4.0
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I love the original story and was really excited to discover it again in manga format.
It’s a very quick read and follows the most recent movie quite well. There’s nothing new or original added to the story as far as I know.
For some reason, I preferred this version more than Belle’s story.
Also for the drawings, I found them better in this one!
I love the original story and was really excited to discover it again in manga format.
It’s a very quick read and follows the most recent movie quite well. There’s nothing new or original added to the story as far as I know.
For some reason, I preferred this version more than Belle’s story.
Also for the drawings, I found them better in this one!
leapearlreads's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautifully vibrant graphic novel! This full-color version has now become a must-buy for me.
The story from Beast's side was executed much better than Belle's tale, in my opinion. It didn't feel as disjointed, the scenes flowed through the story nicely. POV changes are always refreshing and while this does follow the live-action film, I found Beast's side more intriguing.
I definitely recommend checking out both Belle's and Beast's stories!
I absolutely adore Beauty and the Beast so I was thrilled to be able to read this manga early. Huge thank you, Disney Manga/TokyoPop via NetGalley for the e-ARC!
The story from Beast's side was executed much better than Belle's tale, in my opinion. It didn't feel as disjointed, the scenes flowed through the story nicely. POV changes are always refreshing and while this does follow the live-action film, I found Beast's side more intriguing.
I definitely recommend checking out both Belle's and Beast's stories!
I absolutely adore Beauty and the Beast so I was thrilled to be able to read this manga early. Huge thank you, Disney Manga/TokyoPop via NetGalley for the e-ARC!
multicoloredbookreviews's review against another edition
3.0
This manga followed the live-action movie of a few years ago very closely. But perhaps the relationship and plot progression was a bit abrupt and could prove confusing for people not already familiar with the story. However, it was enjoyable for me to get a glimpse inside the Beast's head and a first row seat to his inner monologue filled with defeatism and angst.
As a 90's kid the original animated movie and it's drawing style holds a special place in my heart, but I still very much enjoyed this new re-imagining and redesign with more anime-inspired illustrations.
The coloring chosen for this manga and the transition from darker and in colder tones (blues, greens and grays) to brighter, happier colors, really managed to depict the loneliness and sadness of the Beast and his change of heart as he fell in love with Belle.
All in all, I think this would appeal to all Disney lovers be them young or old.
3.5⭐
**I received an e-copy from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
annsbibliotherapy's review against another edition
5.0
This is like watching a movie on paper. It's stunningly beautiful, and while Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite movies I was still drawn into the story.
The artwork, I seriously cannot say enough about this illustrator, every panel was a true work of art and I found myself extremely sad when I got to the end.
I've never been a fan of graphic novels, manga, or comic books, but with art and writing like this one I'll be reading everyone I can by this author and Illustrator.
Bravo Mallory Reaves for breathing new life into a tale as old as time and making it feel new and original.
The artwork, I seriously cannot say enough about this illustrator, every panel was a true work of art and I found myself extremely sad when I got to the end.
I've never been a fan of graphic novels, manga, or comic books, but with art and writing like this one I'll be reading everyone I can by this author and Illustrator.
Bravo Mallory Reaves for breathing new life into a tale as old as time and making it feel new and original.