
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale is a retelling of the traditional fairy tale about Princess Ani who is betrayed by her lady in waiting and ends up living as a goose girl in another kingdom. The story follows Ani's journey of self-discovery, as she learns to communicate with animals and navigate the challenges of her new life while trying to reclaim her true identity. The writing style is described as enchanting, evocative, and almost poetic, with a focus on character growth, friendship, and the themes of truth and magic.
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Triggers/content warnings include corporal punishment, death of a parent, gaslighting, arranged marriage, sexual harassment, attempted regicide, animal cruelty, and potential violence.
From The Publisher:
'Hale's writing is beautiful, with a vivid eye for detail' Daily Telegraph
Anidora-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kilindree, spent the first years of her life listening to her aunt's incredible stories, and learning the language of the birds. Little knowing how valuable her aunt's strange knowledge would prove to be when she grew older.
From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become a queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible, original and magical tale of a girl who must understand her own incredible talents before she can overcome those who wish her harm.
Shannon Hale has drawn on her incredible gift for storytelling to create a powerful and magical grown-up fairytale.
Ratings (34)
Incredible (10) | |
Loved It (13) | |
Liked It (4) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (3) |
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Want To Read (22) | |
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1 comment(s)
I've never read a book with a plot like The Goose Girl, so it was fresh to my eyes, and I could enjoy it because it was new to me, and it moved along nicely.
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