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Don't make yourself think this is a "girl's book". It's not. Every guy I know who's read it liked it.
Gail Carson Levine always leaves you waiting for more. There is nowhere in the book when you can put it down but at the end. The characters are extremely rich- there is much more to them then "good" and "bad". It is one of the best retellings of Cinderella. If you like fairy tale retellings, this book is for you.
Gail Carson Levine always leaves you waiting for more. There is nowhere in the book when you can put it down but at the end. The characters are extremely rich- there is much more to them then "good" and "bad". It is one of the best retellings of Cinderella. If you like fairy tale retellings, this book is for you.
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This is a really clever Cinderella-twisted tale - a good read for anyone young, or in between! Gail Levin has a style similar to J.K. Rowling - with wild and crazy thoughts that make you think of the oddities of life and people. Ella is a most enjoyable character. She will stick with you, long after her story has ended.
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I had a really good time with this book. I found it to be funny with well developed characters. I enjoyed the spin on the traditional Cinderella story that Levine adds. I found myself worried for Ella and caring that someday she will be able to overcome. I thought she was strong with a personality of her own despite her curse. This is a book I could see myself reading to my daughter in a couple of years.
Loved this book!
This book has been my favorite book since I was a 8 years old. It is exciting, sweet, and beloved.Anyone who likes fairy tale retellings will relish this book!
One of my favorite books. After you read the book, you need to watch the movie.
I enjoyed this a lot.
A funny and delightful retelling of the Cinderella story with a charming heroine, an enchanted world, and a touching romance. A great, great book!
wonderful story
I ordered this book because I really enjoyed the movie. I was really surprised to find that the book and the movie and not that similar. Both of them are great. It is a nice twist on Cinderella. I loved it.
Probabaly my favorite book of all time. A fairy curses Ella with the gift of obedience and now she has to do whatever she is told. Even cut off her own head.
A great twist on the Cinderella story!