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phoenix2's review against another edition
3.0
You can't go wrong with a golden book and a classic fairy tale. The drawings are beautiful, and that alone is worth reading it.
bored_and_confused's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
smolbean_reads's review against another edition
One of my favourite childhood stories
elizaed's review against another edition
2.0
Weird story. The more interesting passages and illustrations aren't enough to counter all the disturbing abuse heaped on poor Thumbelina.
volterra13's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, re-reading favourite childhood fairy-tales as an adult is a tricky thing...
On one hand, you grew up loving them, but on the other... you understand so much more... and it's not always pretty. Like this story, for example. I remembered it as a story with a happy ending where a girl found her prince. But man, it has so many layers. We have kidnappings, forced marriages, characters with broken heart, insta-love, judging a character by its appearance and my personal "favourite" is when that handsome prince just changes out Thumbelina's name because it's, and I quote, not pretty enough for her. Merlin, this is insane... I think I'd hated this story if I read in originally as an adult, but I grew up with it, so I can't do that... Man, I have mixed feelings.
On one hand, you grew up loving them, but on the other... you understand so much more... and it's not always pretty. Like this story, for example. I remembered it as a story with a happy ending where a girl found her prince. But man, it has so many layers. We have kidnappings, forced marriages, characters with broken heart, insta-love, judging a character by its appearance and my personal "favourite" is when that handsome prince just changes out Thumbelina's name because it's, and I quote, not pretty enough for her. Merlin, this is insane... I think I'd hated this story if I read in originally as an adult, but I grew up with it, so I can't do that... Man, I have mixed feelings.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Uma linda história de descobertas, algumas aventuras assustadoras, e um final feliz. Fiquei me perguntando: por que sempre há alguém pressionando para que as mulheres se casem, mesmo contra suas vontades? Impressionante. Uma boa leitura.
estherdb's review against another edition
4.0
Final book of '22!
I read this version, but it hasn't been added to Goodreads yet.
Loved the illustrations, absolutely stunning, but I have to admit that I love the plot of the '94 Don Bluth animation version way better.
I read this version, but it hasn't been added to Goodreads yet.
Loved the illustrations, absolutely stunning, but I have to admit that I love the plot of the '94 Don Bluth animation version way better.
titanic's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, cute book and all, but why didn’t she go back to her mother? I was waiting for that! Just imagine the poor mother waking up one day realising that the child she desperately wanted has been stolen, and she never sees her again, ugh heartbreaking!