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pato_myers's review
2.0
This story is in addition to the movie. It's a quick enjoyable read, but not really a stand alone book.
ashleyrose36's review
5.0
Such an enjoyable read. Great for any age to read and the illustrations are breathtaking.
ithaca's review
3.0
A very simplistic novelization of the movie. Cute, but nothing special. The artwork is beautiful though.
mistressviolet's review
dark
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is a gentle reminder that perspective matters. Good and evil are in the eye of the beholder. And, true to Disney, the ultimate lesson is that good will be rewarded and evil punished.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
4.0
Reads just like the movie, but with more background!
bev_reads_mysteries's review
3.0
Sleeping Beauty has always told the story from the side of the "good guys." Princess Aurora and her true love Prince Phillip vanquishing the curse from the evil fairy. This book--based on the movie--gives us the story from the "villain's" point of view. And shows us that things aren't always black and white; that evil has deep roots and sometimes love gets twisted into hate. And, if we're lucky, just might get another twist that will bring it back to love.
The artwork in this story is gorgeous and the motivations behind Maleficent's actions are interesting. There is a good basic plot here, but it didn't feel like it was realized as fully as it could have been. The characters should have been flushed out a bit more and a bit more action and less telling would have gone a long way.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block.
The artwork in this story is gorgeous and the motivations behind Maleficent's actions are interesting. There is a good basic plot here, but it didn't feel like it was realized as fully as it could have been. The characters should have been flushed out a bit more and a bit more action and less telling would have gone a long way.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block.
elevetha's review
3.0
Very few additions to the movie Maleficent, which was a bit of a let-down. Really the only thing that stands out as being any different was a mention of Maleficent's parents in the prologue. Other than that, it was exactly the same as the movie, but with 80% less of my favorite character, Diaval. Bother. That being said, I still enjoyed it, probably because I liked the movie. But this really didn't add anything to the story.
I did very much enjoy the intermittent illustrations, mostly for their coloring, which was superb, and not for the faces, which were pathetic.
I did very much enjoy the intermittent illustrations, mostly for their coloring, which was superb, and not for the faces, which were pathetic.