tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post1594839746264915134..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Musings: Ella EnchantedAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-83682023518058817822012-06-23T21:24:35.537-05:002012-06-23T21:24:35.537-05:00I love Ella. LOVE. She is the best.
I also love t...I love Ella. LOVE. She is the best.<br /><br />I also love the movie. They're different, yes, but they both rock in their own ways.Akilahhttp://theenglishist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-23349433316996281582012-06-21T04:31:00.631-05:002012-06-21T04:31:00.631-05:00LOL - thanks - I had a great chuckle out of your r...LOL - thanks - I had a great chuckle out of your response. ;)<br /><br />This also reminds me that I need to find my original ppb version of Ella Enchanted - the one printed before the movie character covers came out. Have you seen the movie? pretty close to the book, though it's been a long time since I read EE or saw the movie. Need to find both, now - I think my granddaughter will love it for the strong female character and my grandson will love the strong female (loves his domineering cousin) AND the ogres and other characters.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063358136590143066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-26461306498432675842012-06-20T13:49:14.623-05:002012-06-20T13:49:14.623-05:00I loved this one too.I loved this one too.carolhttp://carolsnotebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-36175808991009062752012-06-18T14:34:51.924-05:002012-06-18T14:34:51.924-05:00Ooh, that sounds like even more fun! :-)Ooh, that sounds like even more fun! :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-8719668140608989012012-06-18T10:13:55.912-05:002012-06-18T10:13:55.912-05:00I'm not sure it's fair to call Witches Abr...I'm not sure it's fair to call Witches Abroad a "re-telling", now that I think of it. Perhaps more like an "unraveling."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330550798080469047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-61451482328962085322012-06-18T09:00:52.097-05:002012-06-18T09:00:52.097-05:00Yes, like the giants!Yes, like the giants!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-88085388773771951452012-06-18T09:00:36.891-05:002012-06-18T09:00:36.891-05:00You make a good point. And I'd say that the w...You make a good point. And I'd say that the whole ball situation was the weakest part of Ella Enchanted, too, as it made Char seem not quite as smart and awesome as he was through the rest of the book. But he's still charming :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-13669373050518084922012-06-18T06:37:15.826-05:002012-06-18T06:37:15.826-05:00Most fairy tale retellings rarely succeed, but Ell...Most fairy tale retellings rarely succeed, but <i>Ella Enchanted</i> is certainly an example to the contrary. It builds nicely on the original Cinderella tale, but also creates new and original characters. Really a great book.Meytal Radzinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805413335735169073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-19230179401904185072012-06-18T05:32:44.341-05:002012-06-18T05:32:44.341-05:00I can understand why people might change Prince Ch...I can understand why people might change Prince Charming, as the idea of people competing for a prince does present the possibility of him not being so charming. And argh, movie tie-in book covers. All it does is suggest that the film came before the book and that your imagination must imitate the screen. I've already got Ash on my TBR, but I'd definitely considering adding this one too.Charliehttp://wormhole.carnelianvalley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-21284235048161140002012-06-17T23:44:11.469-05:002012-06-17T23:44:11.469-05:00Yes, it seems like the movie is very different fro...Yes, it seems like the movie is very different from the book, and that the book is better. As usual :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-53699797969378005382012-06-17T23:43:54.503-05:002012-06-17T23:43:54.503-05:00Oh, nice! Can't wait to hear what you two thi...Oh, nice! Can't wait to hear what you two think.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-77356630344427879262012-06-17T23:43:41.224-05:002012-06-17T23:43:41.224-05:00That is unfortunate to hear, but unsurprising as i...That is unfortunate to hear, but unsurprising as it would be tough to beat this one.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-15876514430683389982012-06-17T23:43:23.337-05:002012-06-17T23:43:23.337-05:00Yes, do it!Yes, do it!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-30586975326185311292012-06-17T23:43:16.253-05:002012-06-17T23:43:16.253-05:00Haha, well, I have a feeling it will be quite diff...Haha, well, I have a feeling it will be quite different in tone than Vampire Hunter, but no less lovely for that :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-66153707831094288182012-06-17T21:45:45.617-05:002012-06-17T21:45:45.617-05:00I've seen the movie, but I haven't read th...I've seen the movie, but I haven't read the book. It looks like I really need to though. Sounds great.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-20318729851747462552012-06-17T14:34:39.136-05:002012-06-17T14:34:39.136-05:00My daughter is happy to hear you enjoyed it. She ...My daughter is happy to hear you enjoyed it. She has a copy on her shelf that she hasn't read yet...and I'll probably borrow it from her when she's done!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-45660137555042829132012-06-17T02:00:41.664-05:002012-06-17T02:00:41.664-05:00"Sometimes you read a book and it's just ..."Sometimes you read a book and it's just what you need. It's a gift, and you never forget that wonderful delight of realizing that you've found a book that speaks to you."<br /><br />Aw, I know this feeling well. And I adored this book too! You reminded me that I need to read Fairest, which I bought shortly after finishing this and still haven't read all these years later (story of my life). I did read a couple of other books of hers, though, and it's true that they don't really compare to Ella Enchanted.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-25480720737857303592012-06-16T21:53:31.139-05:002012-06-16T21:53:31.139-05:00One of these days I must read this book. I have he...One of these days I must read this book. I have heard good things.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-14339536725857072402012-06-16T13:41:37.167-05:002012-06-16T13:41:37.167-05:00Since I just finished Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hun...Since I just finished Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, I suppose I'm in the mode of retellings of old stories. I've had so many people I know love this novel, I think I'll really need tpo pick it up. thanks for the review!neal callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285975416175230777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-83378541694524197602012-06-15T23:27:39.620-05:002012-06-15T23:27:39.620-05:00It was so, so good!It was so, so good!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-16675797549631351432012-06-15T23:27:25.067-05:002012-06-15T23:27:25.067-05:00Yes, it's WONDERFUL. I don't think I can ...Yes, it's WONDERFUL. I don't think I can watch the movie, now that I've read the book. It just wouldn't stack up to the amazing feeling that reading this one gave me.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-85620740947781906692012-06-15T23:26:16.281-05:002012-06-15T23:26:16.281-05:00Oh, I'm glad! I've heard many different t...Oh, I'm glad! I've heard many different things about the movie. I think most people that dislike it are upset that it doesn't at all follow the plot of the book.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-20190162615251236402012-06-15T23:25:42.098-05:002012-06-15T23:25:42.098-05:00I think this would fit the bill perfectly!I think this would fit the bill perfectly!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-39512490029075494502012-06-15T23:25:16.874-05:002012-06-15T23:25:16.874-05:00Yes, it features such a strong female character! ...Yes, it features such a strong female character! Great for older and younger daughters :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-42139272323874070622012-06-15T23:24:49.072-05:002012-06-15T23:24:49.072-05:00I don't re-read many books, either. This is a ...I don't re-read many books, either. This is a short one, though, so would be a quick re-read!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.com