Book Review: The Goose Girl

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading this book I have decided that I have to go back and revise my review of "The Princess and the Hound". This is one of the best books I have read in a while. I already knew that I like Shannon Hale's style of writing and this book is in tough competition for my favorite of her books. In this book Shannon Hale retells the fairy tale of the goose girl. She weaves so much beautiful description throughout this story that it feels like I am inhabiting the city of Bayern. The characters are very well developed and feel like people I know in my own life. Even the supporting characters are not the cardboard standins of many "fairy tale" novels. The characters are flawed and change over the course of the book. The theme finding your place in the world resonates in this book. I loved the authors ability to weave in the values of humility, friendship, loyalty, and knowing who you are throughout a very interesting storyline. This is a recommended read for young adults and adults, guys and gals alike. This is not dumbed down at all. (p.s. there is some good sword fighting in this book for all the guys out there who are disuaded by the title of the book!)


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