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I read the entire novel because I wanted to have faith in it and wanted to believe that it would get better. I read it out loud to my 7-year-old.
I'm sort of sorry I read it to him, given how dark and negative it is. He liked it alright, but didn't get excited about it.
This is a terrible, terrible book. The subsequent animated film was no better.
Think twice about this one. It is very dark and filled with characters who are abusive and abused, lonely, sad, violent, and depressed.
It didn't.
I am adult myslef and this story is extraordinary. I couldn't think of a better book for kids or even adults. Amazing story. teaches about love and friendship.
What does it mean to love. What happens if you don't forgive someone. Who has the power to forgive you.
The prose is heartbreakingly clear, adorned with nothing more than a slight primness utterly suited to the theme of honor, duty, and courtly love. It speaks to the worst kind of cowardice and familial betrayal, and, while it ends well, it is not a book I would want my child to read alone. This book is beautifully written.
Luckily for me, I enjoyed it every bit as much as he did, and it gave us the chance to talk about such things as what happens if somebody you love hurts you very deeply. All in a simple little book with rich little drawings of mice and threads. The narration is similar in tone to that of The Little Prince.
However, The Tale of Despereaux is as dark as it is lovely.
And most important, the tale is absolutely amazing. I bought "The Tale of Desperaux Special Edition" as a gift. I believe that it is a must-have for parents who read for their children and want to stimulate them to read. I couldn't resist buying another one for myself. The book has beautiful illustrations, the quality of the paper is very good and the box is very elegant. The overall quality is wonderful.
Great book for any age. I read this book after seeing the previews for the movie and enjoyed it very much.
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