Belle: A Retelling of "beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey

Belle: A Retelling of "beauty and the Beast"

Once Upon a Time #14

Cameron Dokey

204 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Belle is convinced she has the wrong name, as she lacks her sisters' awe-inspiring beauty. So she withdraws from society, devoting her time to wood carving. Secretly, Belle longs to find the fabled Heartwood Tree. If carved by the right hands, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 759 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
lighthearted 80%
hopeful 60%
adventurous 40%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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