aimxxgarcia's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know what to say. I finished reading this book with the thought that I don't want it to end but was extremely happy of how it ended. There's a deep satisfaction in reading something as essential as this.
A book in a book. Now, that's something utterly interesting, right? That's how this is. It is written in the most fundamental way possible that it can pass up as a children's fairytale, but adult's can revel in it just the same.
This has been a wonderful read. A very fulfilling one at it.. Now, can someone make a movie out of this already?
A book in a book. Now, that's something utterly interesting, right? That's how this is. It is written in the most fundamental way possible that it can pass up as a children's fairytale, but adult's can revel in it just the same.
This has been a wonderful read. A very fulfilling one at it.. Now, can someone make a movie out of this already?
anastasiacarrow's review against another edition
5.0
childhood nostalgia that actually holds up 10/10
christy15reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
katiemayveil's review against another edition
5.0
I love Shannon Hale's writing style. I could literally picture the setting in my mind. I love the plot and the characters. Many times we feel stuck because of circumstances we are born into or raised in. Dashti proves that circumstances change, and I think that is so important for kids to learn; even if it is through a fictional book. Dashti is a hard worker, outspoken, brave, courageous, and loyal. I highly recommend this book to any reader.
kandicez's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely tale. I love the way Hale is able to set her stories in a place “other” than where we live. She gives enough detail so its obviously not here, but not so much that you need to worry about building a world in your mind. She keeps enough familiarity that the differences simply add to the tale, not detract from it.
Had there not been
There was so much character growth in these pages. For the relatively short length a lot happens, but each event is described enough that we understand the importance and the characters develop as a result of each. There seemed to be no filler. That’s a rarity and I appreciate it.
This was obviously written with a young audience in mind, but Hale in no way dumbs down her subject matter. This felt more like an adult fairy tale along the lines of Stephen King’s Through the Eyes of the Dragon, that your typical YA novel.
Had there not been
Spoiler
a werewolf in this novel I would be giving it five stars instead of 4. I wish she had found another means of making him deplorable. I actually feel he may have been despicable enough simply being the power hungry warrior he was. The whole werewolf angle was unneeded and distracting to me.There was so much character growth in these pages. For the relatively short length a lot happens, but each event is described enough that we understand the importance and the characters develop as a result of each. There seemed to be no filler. That’s a rarity and I appreciate it.
This was obviously written with a young audience in mind, but Hale in no way dumbs down her subject matter. This felt more like an adult fairy tale along the lines of Stephen King’s Through the Eyes of the Dragon, that your typical YA novel.
fionak's review against another edition
4.0
A solid fantasy from Ms. Hale which warmed the cockles of my hardened heart.
dmknott's review against another edition
5.0
"That was a damn good YA novel." -Me, upon immediate completion of this book. For the record, I read this in about 5-6 hours over the course of a day.
This is an easy read but somehow still delves into themes of loyalty, healing, loneliness, and compassion. It explores class differences and how wealth/nobility isn't a 1:1 relation to happiness. The novel technically qualifies as a romance, but this book is really much more about friendship.
One other thing: This book reminded me a LOT of Fairest by Gail Carson Levine, so if you enjoyed that one, you're bound to love this one.
This is an easy read but somehow still delves into themes of loyalty, healing, loneliness, and compassion. It explores class differences and how wealth/nobility isn't a 1:1 relation to happiness. The novel technically qualifies as a romance, but this book is really much more about friendship.
One other thing: This book reminded me a LOT of Fairest by Gail Carson Levine, so if you enjoyed that one, you're bound to love this one.