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hymntojuly's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince is a charming and thought-provoking novella that beautifully blends whimsy with profound life lessons. It’s an allegorical tale about love, relationships, and seeing the world through the eyes of a child. The book’s simple yet poetic style, combined with its enchanting illustrations, makes it a timeless classic that has resonated with readers for generations.
What I loved most was the story’s ability to convey profound truths in an accessible way.
Each planet the Little Prince visits represents a different way humans seek fulfilment through power, knowledge, wealth, or duty. However, the Prince’s wisdom reveals that true meaning lies in love, relationships, and seeing the world with a childlike sense of wonder. The book suggests that by reconnecting with our inner child and valuing what is "invisible to the eye," we can find deeper purpose and joy in life. Lines like these are meaningful reminders of the importance of love, empathy, and imagination in a world that often values materialism over deeper connections.
That said, the book is undoubtedly a work of art and philosophy, and I’d recommend it to anyone open to reflecting on life’s deeper meanings. By tackling the universal themes of love, innocence, and loss among others, The Little Prince becomes more than a simple children’s story; it’s a reflective, philosophical work that speaks to readers of all ages about the beauty and fragility of human connections. It invites readers to look beyond the surface and reconnect with the innocence and curiosity we often lose as we grow up.
What I loved most was the story’s ability to convey profound truths in an accessible way.
Each planet the Little Prince visits represents a different way humans seek fulfilment through power, knowledge, wealth, or duty. However, the Prince’s wisdom reveals that true meaning lies in love, relationships, and seeing the world with a childlike sense of wonder. The book suggests that by reconnecting with our inner child and valuing what is "invisible to the eye," we can find deeper purpose and joy in life. Lines like these are meaningful reminders of the importance of love, empathy, and imagination in a world that often values materialism over deeper connections.
That said, the book is undoubtedly a work of art and philosophy, and I’d recommend it to anyone open to reflecting on life’s deeper meanings. By tackling the universal themes of love, innocence, and loss among others, The Little Prince becomes more than a simple children’s story; it’s a reflective, philosophical work that speaks to readers of all ages about the beauty and fragility of human connections. It invites readers to look beyond the surface and reconnect with the innocence and curiosity we often lose as we grow up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Grief and Abandonment
gandalf_a's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism, Grief, and Alcohol
melusinedln's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Racial slurs
zauet's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, and Suicide
Minor: Grief
kirjakorppi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, and Grief
aniabird's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Grief, and Abandonment
sosua_z's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief and Abandonment
gkcnoble's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I read The Little Prince when I was a child, so I didn't comprehend it fully. But as I grew older, Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s messages became easier to comprehend. I particularly liked The Adventures Of The Little Prince, an anime show aired in South America (my native continent) in the late 80s.
The Little Prince is definitely geared towards adults. He reflects on adulting responsibilities, relationships, the significance of imagination, and self-awareness:
'The men of your house said the little prince, "cultivate five thousand roses in the same garden, and they do not find what they seek."
"They do not find it," I replied.
-And yet what they are looking for could be found in a single rose or a little water...” (Pp77).
The story explores themes of materialism, close-mindedness, and the loss of creativity and innocence that come with adulthood. The author portrays the complexities and values of adulthood through the eyes of the little prince.
One unforgettable character in the story is the prince's melodramatic rose. The flower symbolises the emergence of love with its contrasting shades, level of toxicity, connection and abandonment, and longing.
I adore the prince’s existential reflections and comments on the puzzling world of adulthood. But I never could love the story's conclusion — and I almost sank into a sea of tears the first time I read it. However, the prospect of The Little Prince potentially returning to us draws me back to this story, offering consolation:
"Look carefully at this landscape to be sure of recognising it, if you travel to Africa one day in the desert. And, if you happen to pass by there, I beseech you, do not hurry, wait a little right under the star! If a child comes to you, if he laughs...if he does not answer when asked, you will guess who he is. So be nice! Do not leave me so sad: write to me quickly that he has come back…”(Pp86).
The Little Prince is definitely geared towards adults. He reflects on adulting responsibilities, relationships, the significance of imagination, and self-awareness:
'The men of your house said the little prince, "cultivate five thousand roses in the same garden, and they do not find what they seek."
"They do not find it," I replied.
-And yet what they are looking for could be found in a single rose or a little water...” (Pp77).
The story explores themes of materialism, close-mindedness, and the loss of creativity and innocence that come with adulthood. The author portrays the complexities and values of adulthood through the eyes of the little prince.
One unforgettable character in the story is the prince's melodramatic rose. The flower symbolises the emergence of love with its contrasting shades, level of toxicity, connection and abandonment, and longing.
I adore the prince’s existential reflections and comments on the puzzling world of adulthood. But I never could love the story's conclusion — and I almost sank into a sea of tears the first time I read it. However, the prospect of The Little Prince potentially returning to us draws me back to this story, offering consolation:
"Look carefully at this landscape to be sure of recognising it, if you travel to Africa one day in the desert. And, if you happen to pass by there, I beseech you, do not hurry, wait a little right under the star! If a child comes to you, if he laughs...if he does not answer when asked, you will guess who he is. So be nice! Do not leave me so sad: write to me quickly that he has come back…”(Pp86).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
Minor: Grief
sosua_z's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief and Abandonment
sosua_z's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Grief and Abandonment