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This much-loved retelling of the classic French tale Beauty and the Beast elicits the familiar magical charm, but is more believable and complex than the traditional story. In this version, Beauty is not as beautiful as her older sisters, who are both lovely and kind. Here, in fact, Beauty has no confidence in her appearance but takes pride in her own intelligence, her love of learning and books, and her talent in riding. She is the most competent of the three sisters, which proves essential when they are forced to retire to the country because of their father's financial ruin.
The plot follows that of the renowned legend: Beauty selflessly agrees to inhabit the Beast's castle to spare her father's life. Beauty's gradual acceptance of the Beast and the couple's deepening trust and affection are amplified in novel form. Robin McKinley's writing has the flavor of another century, and Beauty heightens the authenticity as a reliable and competent narrator.
This was McKinley's first book, written almost 20 years ago. Since that time she has been awarded the Newbery Medal for The Hero and the Crown and has delighted her fans with another retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fable, Rose Daughter. Still, McKinley's first novel has a special place in the hearts of her devoted readers, many of whom attest to relishing Beauty time and again. (Ages 11 to Adult) -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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A strange imprisonment
Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage.
When her father comes home with the tale of an enchanted castle in the forest and the terrible promise he had to make to the Beast who lives there, Beauty knows she must go to the castle, a prisoner of her own free will. Her father protests that he will not let her go, but she answers, "Cannot a Beast be tamed?"
Robin McKinley's beloved telling illuminates the unusual love story of a most unlikely couple: Beauty and the Beast.
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Yes, this book was certainly nice. I liked the style and the characters were lovely but it was just a touch too nice.
Beauty was a plain adolescent, or at least she perceived herself as such, and that is a really good thing in my book since there are far too many stunningly beautiful heroines out there. As far as I can remember the plot follows the original storyline but seems more alife. What I really didn't like however was how the story ended. I don't really want to spoil anything but why did they had to take all the flaws in her appearance away an make her suddenly beautiful? Even though she didn't believe it herself, she was more than pretty in the end and that almost makes me feel cheated. Where's my plain heroine? Does everyone who weds the enchanted prince have to be pretty? And the prince himself, does he have to look ethereal? The more I read the more it seemed to me the author lost her touch. Where at the beginning her style and the twisting of the original story captivated me it soon lost much of its power. It was not the enchanting fairytale its predecessor was and I don't think it was ever designed to be so but I loved it nonetheless... until Beauty reached the castle and met the Beast. Slowly, very slowly the captivation faded because, even though I waited for most of the book for it to happen, once she was in the castle the plot dulled. The Beast was tame, he never really fought with her, said he couldn't deny her anything she asked and even though she had some problems accomodating at first she lead a very eventless life there and soon developed a routine that seemed almost wooden. The few things that did happen (when Beauty got Beast to meat her horse, for example) were not exploited enough for my liking and then far too soon there was the happy ending. Everyone was alife, well, and beautiful and none of it was really described. The end was abrupt, if anything. Everyone here seems to think McKinley wrote one of the best books ever. Well, maybe she did and I just didn't notice... don't get me wrong, I liked the book, that's why it still gets four stars from me (though it really oughta be three and a half) but it has its flaws. It's a pretty little book but the farther you read the more it loses depth. If you're looking for a children's book, this is it, if not, well, you might like it anyway...
Beauty was a plain adolescent, or at least she perceived herself as such, and that is a really good thing in my book since there are far too many stunningly beautiful heroines out there. As far as I can remember the plot follows the original storyline but seems more alife. What I really didn't like however was how the story ended. I don't really want to spoil anything but why did they had to take all the flaws in her appearance away an make her suddenly beautiful? Even though she didn't believe it herself, she was more than pretty in the end and that almost makes me feel cheated. Where's my plain heroine? Does everyone who weds the enchanted prince have to be pretty? And the prince himself, does he have to look ethereal? The more I read the more it seemed to me the author lost her touch. Where at the beginning her style and the twisting of the original story captivated me it soon lost much of its power. It was not the enchanting fairytale its predecessor was and I don't think it was ever designed to be so but I loved it nonetheless... until Beauty reached the castle and met the Beast. Slowly, very slowly the captivation faded because, even though I waited for most of the book for it to happen, once she was in the castle the plot dulled. The Beast was tame, he never really fought with her, said he couldn't deny her anything she asked and even though she had some problems accomodating at first she lead a very eventless life there and soon developed a routine that seemed almost wooden. The few things that did happen (when Beauty got Beast to meat her horse, for example) were not exploited enough for my liking and then far too soon there was the happy ending. Everyone was alife, well, and beautiful and none of it was really described. The end was abrupt, if anything. Everyone here seems to think McKinley wrote one of the best books ever. Well, maybe she did and I just didn't notice... don't get me wrong, I liked the book, that's why it still gets four stars from me (though it really oughta be three and a half) but it has its flaws. It's a pretty little book but the farther you read the more it loses depth. If you're looking for a children's book, this is it, if not, well, you might like it anyway...
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I read this book eight years ago; I was in the fifth grade. It was a beautiful story, and I was quickly drawn in by it. I've read this book over and over, and it has never lost its totally unique magic.
The descriptions are beautiful and always effective; I fell in love with the enchanted castle. I wanted to BE Beauty, strong and smart and slef-sufficient. And the Beast was much more than a prince cast down from his lofty height. This is one of my favorite books.
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I was looking forward to read this novel, because as a child I loved the movie. Unfortunately, the book was not so good as I thought and now I will explain why. Beauty meets the Beast not before you have read half of the book, what was annoying, because Beauty's character is somehow boring and until her meeting with the beast the story was rather about her sisters. Who cares? Our Beauty has a good heart. She cares always for her sisters and is always there for them. Somehow she is just too nice and that makes her rather boring.
The next thing I didn't like was the explanation of the Beast's curse. An important point of the "Beauty and the Beast"-Story is that the prince is awfully selfish and so he is cursed to be a beast. But in this novel he was cursed not because he was selfish or cruel, but because of a family curse. That really irritated me, because his meanness is an important reason for him beeing a beast! That's THE key element!!! Normally the message is that both, the Beauty and the Beast, must learn to look behind of someone's appearance, isn't it?
I have to confess that there are also a few good points. I was pleased that Beauty is not very pretty. That is a good thing! Unfortunately her character is only so-so. The Beast is interesting, because despite his awful appearance he is very gentle. The book was okay, but you won't miss anything if you don't read it and because of this reason I give three and a half stars. What I can recommend is "Beastly" from Alex Flinn. It is a modern story of this tale and Flinn tells sensitive of the Beast's problems, his loneliness and his struggle to learn slowly, that someone's character counts more than his/her appearance.
The next thing I didn't like was the explanation of the Beast's curse. An important point of the "Beauty and the Beast"-Story is that the prince is awfully selfish and so he is cursed to be a beast. But in this novel he was cursed not because he was selfish or cruel, but because of a family curse. That really irritated me, because his meanness is an important reason for him beeing a beast! That's THE key element!!! Normally the message is that both, the Beauty and the Beast, must learn to look behind of someone's appearance, isn't it?
I have to confess that there are also a few good points. I was pleased that Beauty is not very pretty. That is a good thing! Unfortunately her character is only so-so. The Beast is interesting, because despite his awful appearance he is very gentle. The book was okay, but you won't miss anything if you don't read it and because of this reason I give three and a half stars. What I can recommend is "Beastly" from Alex Flinn. It is a modern story of this tale and Flinn tells sensitive of the Beast's problems, his loneliness and his struggle to learn slowly, that someone's character counts more than his/her appearance.
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A Beautiful Remastering
McKinley's first book, which was never meant to be published, is still one of her best. Her complex yet flowing writing style is unequalled by any other modern author. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
A BEAUTY IN AND OF ITSELF!
This book is definitely a beauty. I have read it five times,once twice in a row. It's not that that the subject matter requiresit; on the contrary, this book is one of the... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
absolute favorite
I don't remember the first time I read this book, but I do know I've reread it every year since then. The world McKinley describes is the perfect setting for the well known tale. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 19. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
A Wonderful, Magical Story
This is one of the most perfect books I've ever read. The only other two completely perfect books I can think of are The Last Unicorn and Alice in Wonderland and Through the... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
My new favorite fairytale.
I never found the story of Beauty and the Beast particularly appealing. It could've been that most of the versions I came across weren't so well written or that I was (for... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 30. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Gorgeous storytelling
This is a retelling of the classic fantasy Beauty and The Beast. But this version has a bit of a twist, McKinley's "Beauty" doesn't quite live up to her nickname and can... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. April 2000 von FetchMeMyFaintingCouch
Beauty
I have always loved the story of Beauty and the Beast and this book retells it for my enjoyment. I just couldn't keep my nose out of this book because it is so beautifully written... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 16. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Calm, Serene, and Magical
This book was out-of-this world. Ms. McKinly made the fairy tale magical, but very believable. Good thing to read in bed, made me feel calm, serene, and that magic existed in this... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Reading and Re-reading
I'm 23, and have this year discovered both this and McKinley's Rose Daughter, and cannot say which I prefer - both offer an almost overabundance of visual description... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Breathtaking and Awed
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I read it about 3 yrs. ago. I'm now 17. I just fell in love with this book(it was so good that I read it in less than a week!). Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. April 2000 von "caree_01"
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