Beauty

Absolutely adore this book. I have read it multiple times, and bought copies for people, who have in turn loved it. It is one of my comfort reads. This story is a quiet magic. Mckinley re-tells this story in such a way that one could almost believe it had really happened if humankind's past had had a little magic in it...maybe it did. And the beast is soooo much more convincing than other re-tells I have read. He has learnt from his punishment and has become a wise beast. Very cool. Love how McKinley weaves it together.

Not that I need to download this title- I own a real copy- but just want to say that it is a gorgeous retelling of the old story, family closeness, romance, very sweet. My own daughter is almost old enough to read it now! It is wonderful to see that it is available here, I had alot of difficulty getting it in at the shop.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, although at times the descriptions were a little tedious. I do feel the end was rushed and not well written or thought out.