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Antico come il tempo by Liz Braswell

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allonsythornraxx's review against another edition

3.0

20/02/2025
3 ⭐
I seem to have fallen out of love with the B&TB story over the last couple of years but apparently, the nostalgia has somewhat stayed with me because I think of the three books I've read from this series so far, this is the one I've been the most invested in.

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elysehallett's review against another edition

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4.0

Though intended for a younger audience, I still took a lot of pleasure out of reading this twist on the traditional Disney movie. I mean, what’s not to love about Beauty and the Beast? But underlying this “familiar” tale are many themes that are present day issues. Living through a plague and quarantine, dealing with racism and bigotry. It all feels so...relevant. This story goes in a few delightfully unexpected places to twist our traditional understanding of the tale of Beauty and the Beast.

library_mortician's review against another edition

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4.0

I really loved reading more about Maurice and the life before Belle. It was what kept me intrigued in the book when it was quoting scenes from the movie. Those weren’t my favorite scenes because I felt the author was being hidden behind the Disney movie and her writing style and story was so much MORE. About halfway through- it mostly stops quoting the moving and it gives a broader picture. You get to see personalities come forward and I enjoy the truly dark aspects that she added. The murder, the betrayal, and the burden left to the next generation is something I think makes this story stand apart from the movie. It also answers questions like the painting and why it isn’t of an 11 year old and why chip is still five years old.

Overall, I think this author did a good job and I’m interested in reading more by her. She has a great writing style and I’m curious to see something original from her.

blooddragon's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

nicolemileto's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

kshep97's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

jennadee45's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved this book. I loved how it followed the Disney tale but also shared past information that created a darker story. I am obsessed with this book and look forward to reading more from the Twisted Tales collection.

bookish_maddy's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars really. I very much enjoyed this book and already have another Twisted Tale checked out from the library and ready to go!!!

mtayl341's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

hoshi_rosethorn's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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