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The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

fancyskeletons's review against another edition

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3.0

Like with most classics, the modern adaptations of this story take the premise and just go "I like this, but what if it's different actually". I've actually never really enjoyed Prince and the Pauper adaptations, with the exception of the Barbie movie (one of my favourites, thank you for asking).

In the original tale, the characters accidentally change places and are actively denying being the other and going through efforts and hardships to get back to their original position. I found the story really charming at times, although the middle part dragged quite a bit.

Overall, I  enjoyed the messages of the story, and Miles best boy.  

sophia_med's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

kzeitner's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective slow-paced

3.0

serrasa's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

lt7315's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

justinebt2114's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

lily_lydkins's review against another edition

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4.0

Daddy Miles Hendon was my favorite character

carmenpeerezm's review against another edition

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4.0

“ ¿Qué sabes tú de sufrimientos y de opresión? Yo y mi pueblo lo sabemos, pero no tú.”



Lo he disfrutado muchísimo, además es de esos libros que tienen un final p-e-r-f-e-c-t-o.

Se me hizo un poco cuesta arriba en las partes históricas eso si, digamos que yo estaba más por la labor de saber que le estaba pasando a los niños que que llevaba puesto el conde nosecuantos. De todas formas el libro está muy bien escrito y ambientado.

Es más crudo de lo que pensaba, no se corta el autor si te tiene que contar una forma de castigo o una escena de pena de muerte, eso me sorprendió.

Y…aiii mis niños, que difícil es encariñarse de personajes en los clásicos pero en este caso me han enamorado los dos. Me parecen personajes muy bien construidos y con muchos matices, aunque mi favorito es el principito malcriado la verdad.

paigedent's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

dalaia's review against another edition

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Twas just bleh