Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin Mckinley Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
Book Review: An amazing rendition of the classic fairy tale
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first of McKinley's coming of age books and is by no means lacking becase of that fact, it is a true classic.When I picked up this book I had just finished the dark book "Deerskin" and found this book surprisingly refreshing. The last time I had read the TRUE tale of Beauty and the Beast was about eight years ago in my then current orthodontist's office. Well, now eight years after that I found this book wonderfully written. Looking back I find it hard to believe that this book wasn't illustrated because it left such clear mental pictures. The character Beauty is wonderfully relateable and a strong willed young woman who is very admirable. All in all a book you do not want to miss reading. A feel good book to curl by the fireplace on a cold night with.Book Review: Delightfully told classic with a smart twist
Summary: 5 Stars
"Beauty" was a gem! Finally, a classic fairytale with an intelligent female character! I loved the incorporation of the traditional story line into a wonderful character developement. It's priceless!Book Review: What a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this book out 9 times from my library! It was definitely a must read book!! McKinely's best work!Book Review: this is a great book!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book!!!! It tells that not all girls are perfect and we must look inside of our selves to find real beauty. My favorite part is when Lydia and Bessy try to make Beauty wear the princess dress its really funny. If you have not read the book READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Book Review: Beauty- a richly detailed version of the childhood fairytale
Summary: 5 Stars
My English class read this book and we only just finished it. I found myself held captive in the romantic, and enriched version of the childhood fairytale that I remembered. Though the story is not brimming with pageturning conflict, it can easily lock you into the book. The romantic conflict alone can make it an exciting story to some. I found myself reading more than the assigned pages from English class, even though I am usually eager to finish my assignments. Beauty is a must read for everyone, even the nonromantic.