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dragonrider29's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful celtic fantasy from this superb author.
lunar3of5's review against another edition
4.0
When I saw that this was a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, I assumed it would be for teens, but I don't think it is. I would recommend it for mature teens and adults for some mature themes, but no language. And if you didn't know it was based on Beauty and the Beast, you would probably not recognize the similar themes in this story. It's set in Ireland and the Beast is a Chieftain stricken with palsy as a child which left him partially disfigured. There are ghostly creatures, conjured spells and curses all around them as they try to solve the mystery of the Tor.
Very interesting, and a hard book to put down. A bit darker than I thought it would be, but a good, unique retelling.
Very interesting, and a hard book to put down. A bit darker than I thought it would be, but a good, unique retelling.
marisnewman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
neosofia's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to warm up to the narrator and it didn't please me completely.
I remembered a few aspects of the story but it's been a while since I read the Portuguese translation.
I enjoy it all together.
It's kind of a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" but it also has similarities to "Wuthering heights" with a different magic, kind like the army of dead of LOTR.
It's been a ride to a familiar world with the wonderful prose of Marillier.
I remembered a few aspects of the story but it's been a while since I read the Portuguese translation.
I enjoy it all together.
It's kind of a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" but it also has similarities to "Wuthering heights" with a different magic, kind like the army of dead of LOTR.
It's been a ride to a familiar world with the wonderful prose of Marillier.
evyzz's review against another edition
dnf 41%
Avevo aspettative altissime ma dopo averlo lasciato lì per mesi non ce l'ho fatta proprio a finirlo, troppo noioso.
Avevo aspettative altissime ma dopo averlo lasciato lì per mesi non ce l'ho fatta proprio a finirlo, troppo noioso.
veronica_strachan's review against another edition
5.0
There's something about Marillier's writing that immediately draws you into the worlds she creates, and into sympathy or scorn with the characters that come alive on the page.
This is a lovely re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast, and unique enough that I forgot that's what it was and got lost in the story.
A great read.
This is a lovely re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast, and unique enough that I forgot that's what it was and got lost in the story.
A great read.
fairywren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
cranewife's review against another edition
3.0
Master storyteller. If you like gothic elements or atmospheric settings or Beauty and the Beast retellings, you’ll like this book.
I have a bone to pick with Juliet, however, because I do NOT condone dogs DYING!!!!!
I have a bone to pick with Juliet, however, because I do NOT condone dogs DYING!!!!!
lunatyck's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fair warning the Kindle version of this book is ROUGH. But that’s not our Kiwi Queen Juliet Marillier’s fault, and it’s still well worth the read.