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nathaliaborghi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
cheermio's review against another edition
3.0
weird little library sale treasure. political and fairy tale satire by Thackeray. parts of it were good but I felt like even the "heroes" didn't really deserve the happy endings they got.
aeirin's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
5.0
A Rózsa és a gyűrűben az a zseniális, hogy amikor kislányként olvastam, maga a történet nyűgözött le, felnőttként pedig a könnyedén adagolt irónia. Tündérmese-regény, kicsit másképp, mint megszoktuk, ugyanakkor megvan benne a délceg királyfi és a neki rendelt hányattatott sorsú királylány, de az egész teljesen felrázva és megkeverve. Mert főhőseink keresztanyja egy renegát tündér, aki ahelyett, hogy valami olyan tulajdonsággal ruházná fel őket, amellyel lazán végiglavíroznák az életüket, csupán azt mondja a keresztelőknél, hogy a legjobb, amit a gyereknek kívánhat „egy csipetnyi balszerencse”. Ezért aztán a két főhősnek mindenféle nehézségeket kell legyűrnie ahhoz, hogy elérjék a maguk kis boldogságát. Persze közben vannak buta, hiú királyok, értelmetlen háborúk, gonoszkodó kisasszonyok, vadállatok.
Részletesen: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2012/08/20/w_m_thackeray_a_rozsa_es_a_gyuru/
Részletesen: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2012/08/20/w_m_thackeray_a_rozsa_es_a_gyuru/
holtfan's review against another edition
4.0
A ridiculous, enchanting parody of a fairy tale that I really quite enjoyed. It was silly but charming and overall a good, humerous read for the fairy-tale lover.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
5.0
Two kingdoms: Paflagonia and Crim Tartary.
Two rulers who have stolen the kingdom from the rightful heir.
A magical fairy who is weary of begifting newborns, disgusted with the results of earlier gifts of a magical rose and a magical ring which make the bearer appear the most beautiful of all, now presenting gifts to new babies of "misfortune."
That's the setup.
The Rose and the Ring is a laugh-out-loud comedy of errors, the delightful result of the dropping of the magical rose or the exchanging of the magical ring, with people instantly falling in love with others and the consequences of that.
'Oh, divine Betsinda,' says the Prince, 'how have I lived fifteen years in thy company without seeing thy perfections? What woman in all Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, nay, in Australia, only it is not yet discovered, can presume to be thy equal?'
Were I engaged in fighting for my country, I should like such a suit of armour as Prince Giglio wore; but, you know, he was a Prince of a fairy tale, and they always have these wonderful things.
Wonderful fun.
A 1001 Children's Book You Must Read.
Two rulers who have stolen the kingdom from the rightful heir.
A magical fairy who is weary of begifting newborns, disgusted with the results of earlier gifts of a magical rose and a magical ring which make the bearer appear the most beautiful of all, now presenting gifts to new babies of "misfortune."
That's the setup.
The Rose and the Ring is a laugh-out-loud comedy of errors, the delightful result of the dropping of the magical rose or the exchanging of the magical ring, with people instantly falling in love with others and the consequences of that.
'Oh, divine Betsinda,' says the Prince, 'how have I lived fifteen years in thy company without seeing thy perfections? What woman in all Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, nay, in Australia, only it is not yet discovered, can presume to be thy equal?'
Were I engaged in fighting for my country, I should like such a suit of armour as Prince Giglio wore; but, you know, he was a Prince of a fairy tale, and they always have these wonderful things.
Wonderful fun.
A 1001 Children's Book You Must Read.
melerihaf's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun and charming book. It reminded me both of Midsummer Night's Dream and, oddly, The Marriage of Figaro. Silly and fun. And who knew that Thackeray could be concise!
lnatal's review against another edition
3.0
From BBC Radio 4 Extra:
Unable to find any Christmas entertainment, Thackeray invents his own fireside pantomime - a story of kings, princesses, lions and battles. Stars Prunella Scales and Maureen Lipman.
Unable to find any Christmas entertainment, Thackeray invents his own fireside pantomime - a story of kings, princesses, lions and battles. Stars Prunella Scales and Maureen Lipman.
pagesfullofstars's review against another edition
4.0
I picked it up due to my recent lack of free time and energy for reading "heavier" books and also because I remember a movie adaptation I watched as a kid, and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it! After a slow beginning, I spend most of my reading time laughing or giggling (when I was in public) at the caricature-like characters and their wacky adventures.
I loved how full of humour it was and that it had lots of fairytale elements. I also thought it was great that it was clearly written to be enjoyed by both children and adults. It was a delightful little book, that I would recommend if you're looking for a humorous read :)
I loved how full of humour it was and that it had lots of fairytale elements. I also thought it was great that it was clearly written to be enjoyed by both children and adults. It was a delightful little book, that I would recommend if you're looking for a humorous read :)