325 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From Newbery Medal–winning author Robin McKinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely love story—Beauty and the Beast.Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what s...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,755 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 35%
emotional 33%
relaxing 26%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
funny 8%
dark 7%
tense 5%
sad 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ConfinementModerate
Body shaming, Kidnapping, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty
325 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From Newbery Medal–winning author Robin McKinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely love story—Beauty and the Beast.Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what s...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,755 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 35%
emotional 33%
relaxing 26%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
funny 8%
dark 7%
tense 5%
sad 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ConfinementModerate
Body shaming, Kidnapping, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty