Little Prince, The by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Goodreads Synopsis:
Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters. His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures.
My Review:
This book was very insightful and boring at the same time. I had seen the movie as a child (either that or the book came alive as a child) and I think my expectations were really high. A lot of the time I was confused because things just did not make sense. However, from early on, I knew this was written to be enjoyed from a child's point of view. It probably makes perfect sense to those pristine imaginations who haven't been corrupted by the world. Therefore, I tried to get into the proper mindset.
As I tried to comprehend the story as an innocent, I could see how this story was magical and whimsical. Although I couldn't completely stop being an adult and knowing what I know, I noticed there was also a hidden message, somewhat philosophical and somewhat dark. Much like the flower in this story.
I would recommend this book if you are an adult reading to an innocent child, that way the story will reach it's full potential.
Read from September 01 to 04, 2015
Favorite Quotes:
“Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.”
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”
Top 5 Genres*: Fiction, Childrens, Classic, Cultural/France, Young Adult
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)
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