Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast (Mass Market Paperback)
May 31st, 2009 | 
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This much-loved retelling of the classic French tale Beauty and the Beast elicits the familiar magical charm, but is more believable and complex than the traditional story. In this version, Beauty is not as beautiful as her older sisters, who are both lovely and kind. Here, in fact, Beauty has no confidence in her appearance but takes pride in her own intelligence, her love of learning and books, and her talent in riding. She is the most competent of the three sisters, which proves essential when they are forced to retire to the country because of their father’s financial ruin. The plot follows that of the renowned legend: Beauty selflessly agrees to inhabit the Beast’s castle to spare her father’s life. Beauty’s gradual acceptance of the Beast and the couple’s deepening trust and affection are amplified in novel form. Robin McKinley’s writing has the flavor of another century, and Beauty heightens the authenticity as a reliable and (more…)
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Beauty
This book was in really great condition when I got it. I thought it was a fabulous deal for what I got. Wonderful story, too!
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The title says it all!
This book sticks to its title: it is beautiful! The protagonist is human and not some over intelligent, super-model-beautiful, cardboard cutout. She has real depth.
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Review of Beauty
I really enjoyed this retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I, however, did not give it a 5 star rating.
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Enchanting And Delightful
What a great read. I couldn’t put it down. When I was not reading it, I was thinking about it… replaying scenes in my mind, wondering what would come next…
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A Perfect Remake of the Story
I just love this book. I recently purchased a second copy because I have read the first so many times that it is falling apart!
3.0 out of 5 stars
So so
While I wouldn’t say that I did not enjoy this book, I will say that I was disappointed. I enjoyed it up until the end where I found it to feel kind of rushed, a little cliche and…
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not up to par….
This book was my first foray into reading a retelling of a fairy tale, and I found myself somewhat disappointed.
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“I Am Easily Found, If You Want Me…”
I hate writing negative reviews, especially for books that are obviously both loved and respected. At the time of this review Robin McKinley’s “Beauty” has nearly two hundred…
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To Love and to Honour: A Review of Robin McKinley’s “Beauty”
“I was the youngest of three daughters. Our literal-minded mother named us Grace, Hope, and Honour, but few people except perhaps the minister who had baptized all three of us…
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The Best Telling of Beauty and the Beast!
I LOVE this book! This book is a great detailed version of Beauty and the Beast – that helps flesh out the tale. It’s enchanting.