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goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I was put off reading 'Beastly', as I was told that the film was so much better than the book, and I had already seen the film. Because of this, it took me a while to pick this up and read it, however I am glad that I did.
The main character, Kyle, starts off as incredibly cruel and arrogant. At this point, he is (unfortunately if you think about it) very realistic, and reminds me of a vast amount of guys I have encountered who have similar damaging views and expectations of society as Kyle does in the beginning. The fact that he is so out-of-order to start with leads to the thing I found most enjoyable about this book; the development. My main peeve with the film adaptation was that Kyle actually didn't change his approach too visibly; he was not too bad to begin with, nor did he have a hugely different approach in the end. In the book, we see such a change in him, in a very gradual manner. I find this very readable, as it aids the book fulfil its purpose; to teach a lesson which impacts a person.
I found the story very satisfying. The romance between Adrian and Lindy is not clichéd from the start, and it is nice to see the interest build slowly, rather than the tacky 'love-at-first-sight' approach we normally see. After all the twists and turns, the ending reaches a natural conclusion, and nothing feels rushed or missing.
I did really enjoy 'Beastly' and will be sure to read another Alex Flinn book soon.
The main character, Kyle, starts off as incredibly cruel and arrogant. At this point, he is (unfortunately if you think about it) very realistic, and reminds me of a vast amount of guys I have encountered who have similar damaging views and expectations of society as Kyle does in the beginning. The fact that he is so out-of-order to start with leads to the thing I found most enjoyable about this book; the development. My main peeve with the film adaptation was that Kyle actually didn't change his approach too visibly; he was not too bad to begin with, nor did he have a hugely different approach in the end. In the book, we see such a change in him, in a very gradual manner. I find this very readable, as it aids the book fulfil its purpose; to teach a lesson which impacts a person.
I found the story very satisfying. The romance between Adrian and Lindy is not clichéd from the start, and it is nice to see the interest build slowly, rather than the tacky 'love-at-first-sight' approach we normally see. After all the twists and turns, the ending reaches a natural conclusion, and nothing feels rushed or missing.
I did really enjoy 'Beastly' and will be sure to read another Alex Flinn book soon.
brigii's review against another edition
5.0
My young teenage self's favorite book. I reread it several times and I still have it on my bookshelf.
breezy610's review against another edition
5.0
the book is soo much better than the movie. I actucally read this book way before the movie came out, but watching the movie renew my interest in re-reading the book and like so many book-turned-movie, the book is a lot better than the movie. the Movie was good in it's own right, but the movie could never do justice to the book.
jgurniak's review against another edition
4.0
I love retellings, it's so interesting to see each authors take on fairy tales that have already been told many times over. Beastly will not disappoint.
viachu888's review against another edition
4.0
A fairly good book overall. I really enjoyed reading it. It felt a little creepy and forced at times, like Kyle talking to frogs and stuff on a fairy tale creatures IM or whatever. It was a great concept, well written, though it could have been more. A perfect read for the romance loving teen.
kmparsons's review against another edition
4.0
This is one book that I actually enjoyed the movie more. The book was good, I guess, but the actors just fit the parts so well. I would definitely read this book and fun watch the movie before you come to my conclusion or your own.
clowdywings's review against another edition
3.0
I realized on my reread today what was weird about this book.
1. The writing. It was quite bad at some times. It was sweet but not quite what they were going for.
2. The overall story. This is an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, told from the Beast's side. It starts out from his perspective as a spoiled popular brat attending an exclusive (messed up) school. I hated this kid so much.
3. How much the MC changed. He had an entire personality change in what seemed like a year. I don't believe someone who was who he was would change that fast just because he realized how he acts. It would be gradual, not nearly this fast (Don't get started on his vanity.) He also acts so creepy as part of his change.
4. The IM. They seemed so pointless and just like a filler.
But I liked what the author was going for. The MC and his love interest had some cute scenes. I liked his love interest since she seemed sweet and wicked smart. We should get more of her.
1. The writing. It was quite bad at some times. It was sweet but not quite what they were going for.
2. The overall story. This is an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, told from the Beast's side. It starts out from his perspective as a spoiled popular brat attending an exclusive (messed up) school. I hated this kid so much.
3. How much the MC changed. He had an entire personality change in what seemed like a year. I don't believe someone who was who he was would change that fast just because he realized how he acts. It would be gradual, not nearly this fast (Don't get started on his vanity.) He also acts so creepy as part of his change.
4. The IM. They seemed so pointless and just like a filler.
But I liked what the author was going for. The MC and his love interest had some cute scenes. I liked his love interest since she seemed sweet and wicked smart. We should get more of her.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
This is a modern re-telling of "Beauty and the Beast," from the Beast's perspective. I don't care much for the original "Beauty and the Beast," but I LOVE this book! It's clever, it's cute, it sticks to the classic fairy tale but puts a totally new spin on the details. My favorite parts are dialogues from the support-group style chat room for fairy tale characters trying to get by in the modern world. So funny!
shadylane_00's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5