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May 12, 2022Aradne rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is quiet for YA. I think it's quite a gem.
Nov 15, 2021violet_jaguar_350 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This is probably my least favorite book ever. The plot at the beginning made me feel extremely bored, like I was really stuck in the tower with Dashti (in not a good way). And then later it just became very gruesome, and even more of a…
Dec 06, 2018kaylaj1996 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Shannon Hale is a PHENOMANAL writer. If you like strong heroines, adventure, love, and of course, courage in the face of the impossible, this is a must read. The fantasy like factors of the novel are excellent, and as the more you read,…
Sep 29, 2018DBRL_KrisA rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A well-written story, a book-length adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Maid Maleen, but moved from Germany to Mongolia or northern China. It's written for the teen/young adult crowd, but I think it's appropriate for somewhat…
Jul 25, 2018Waluconis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It seems to be a debate whether Young Adult should be rated as Young Adult, or rated the same category as other novels. Because there are great Young Adult books, I rank the fiction the same as if I was ranking any other novel. This…
FindingJane
Jun 05, 2017FindingJane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ms. Hale sets her imaginative world in an Asian landscape. It gives an unusual flavor to her novel and a brilliant setting, one filled with strange gods and goddesses, the daily toil of the lower classes and the workings of the gentry, a…
Apr 21, 2017blue_parrot_326 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An amazing book. Keeps the reader very engaged. Couldn't keep the book down till I reached the end of the story. Has many unexpected twists and turns.
Sep 05, 2016Dukkie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Taku's comment is spot on. Wonderful story. Geolatin's comment is truthful. It depends on how old you are and how much depth you are wanting from a Grimm's fairytale adaptation of "Maid Maleen."
Jul 10, 2016geolatin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this as a light read, but I probably won't read more by this author. This revolves around a love story with a predictable conclusion. Deeds of daring-do and fairy tale bravery and loyalty. The characters are mostly flat…
Taku
Dec 07, 2015Taku rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a gem to find this book in the library. I borrowed it for my daughter and then finished reading it myself within a day. It has been a while since I last couldn't put a book down, but "Book of a thousand days" has been one of these…
Jul 08, 2015CappuccinoCat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As can be said for all of Shannon Hale's novels, Book of a Thousand Days is a work of art. It brings you into the moment, until you feel as if you are trapped in the stone tower with Dashti and Saren, or wandering the grassy steppes under…
Artpenr
May 28, 2013Artpenr rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
How do i even begin to explain the things this book is! For sure it will always be a one of my favorite books. Dashti literally is amazing! You feel an attachment for her and the animals Mucker and, My Lord. she is one likeable character…
Jan 30, 2013tocch101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A cute story, but mostly highly predictable. The strength of characters and depth was good.
Aug 09, 2012shellynaj rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good book, quick read. The big events were slightly predictable, but there were some interesting details (you know who's going to end up together, but you dont' know how it can happen; you know the villain has to be stopped, but you don't…
Mar 21, 2012
I love fairytales! And, Hale's version on Rapunzel is a unique and exciting taking on this old tale.
Oct 12, 2011Puddleglum rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of those ridiculously rare books that are INCREDIBLE. The kind of incredible where you can't put it down because it is so engaging; however, the thing that sets this book apart from the others is that if you have copious amounts of…
JCL2011
Jul 25, 2011JCL2011 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ah this book was sooo good! It took lots of twists and turns and it kept me really interested! I stayed up for 2 nights to finish it :) love love lovedd it!!!
May 27, 2011Blackjack_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An excellent read!
Apr 15, 2011Iridollae rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A warm read-- a bright fairytale that enveloped me completely and took me back to being eight again.
Readforlife
Jun 08, 2010Readforlife rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Coming of age story wherein the Book is an important character. Wonderful retelling of classic story.
Mar 28, 2010Saphire80 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Apparently its a rewrite of the fairytail "Maid Maleen", but it is really different from the actual story. I loved it!
Jan 25, 2010books4ev rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great, interesting book!
Sep 20, 2009Bells rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful fairy tale.