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annapox's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement and Religious bigotry
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I have always loved retelling of The Prince and the Pauper, but this was my first time reading the tale by Twain. Writing dialogue in it at least close to how people spoke during the sixteenth century was a...choice. That historically accurate aspect is appreciated, but hearing it in the old style took some mental adjusting at first. Honestly, I expected more trouble to arise from the prince and the commoner switching places, but neither being believed by those around them is plausible. In an age with DNA testing and social media, I would be hard-pressed to buy into a modern, 21st century retelling. The switch of rich & poor lookalikes only seems to work up to a certain time period. Using a real, historical figure does add intrigue to this version, though.
I listened to the Blackstone Audio edition, which I recommend for the clear narration.
I listened to the Blackstone Audio edition, which I recommend for the clear narration.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death and Death of parent
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
This was one of the most boring books I've ever read. I love the premise, but it was so hard for me to read this book. Maybe it's just because I don't usually read these kinds of books though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Death and Death of parent
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