A review by elly29
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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? Yes
4.25
A delightful story, one that was so much fun to read during my tweenage-hood and perhaps more delightful on rereading it as an adult. It has all the things one loves in a good story: adventure, romance, magic, animals, sardonic quips, goodness and character growth.
I loved how Ani started: she tried to be what others wanted, and she failed. Then, she gets a chance to find out who she is, and goes from a state of low competency to high competency, eventually conquering fears and foes alike (though, with some human butchery and animal cruelty in the mix...). Sometimes, the story was so very difficult (ahem, all of Falada, all of Selia's unfair advantages). And that's what makes a great story.
Maybe this should be 5 stars.
I loved how Ani started: she tried to be what others wanted, and she failed. Then, she gets a chance to find out who she is, and goes from a state of low competency to high competency, eventually conquering fears and foes alike (though, with some human butchery and animal cruelty in the mix...). Sometimes, the story was so very difficult (ahem, all of Falada, all of Selia's unfair advantages). And that's what makes a great story.
Maybe this should be 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment