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Loading... The Goose Girl (2003)by Shannon Hale
One of the best modern YA novels I've read. I loved every moment I spent following Ani through her adventures. How refreshing to find a strong female protagonist who evolves as a character over the course of the novel. AND it's incredibly well-written. I'm still a little iffy about princesses, but if my daughter wanted to read this, I would encourage her to do so. Well, when she's a little older. It would be a little intense for a 4.5yo. (  ) ImperfectCJ | May 4, 2013 |  I'm sorry but this book was so long and windy (literally) and full of overwritten descriptions of both the outer and inner landscapes of the characters that I took great pleasure in reading the six page Grimm fairy tale which had just as much complexity, injustice, plot reversal, and happy ending without the 380 pages to wade through. I wonder if the reason that people like it is that they don't know the original story. (  ) paakre | Apr 27, 2013 | A spellbinding new take on a traditional fairy tale with many allegories and points to ponder. The book features lots of magic, some romance, lessons learned by all characters and the reader, a fully developed world, and realistic characters. Cannot-put-it-down type of book fit for all libraries where teens are found. (  ) sschreur | Apr 20, 2013 | This book took a while to really get going, but it all paid off with a very satisfying ending of sweet justice. Most of the story was low-key with some intense, frustrating scenes thrown in. I don't think I would have given this five stars if it weren't for the last 100 pages or so of the book. This is another fairy tale that I need to read so I can see how much of the plot and characters can be credited to the author. ( ) __Lindsey__ | Apr 17, 2013 | I never wanted it to end. ( ) Ritastradling | Apr 15, 2013 |
 Teens who like long, detailed fantasies will also be happy to accompany the heroine of Shannon Hale's The Goose Girl on her quest to recover her identity and her place in the world. Hale's retelling is a wonderfully rich one, full of eloquent description and lovely imagery, and with a complex plot, a large cast of characters, and a strong female protagonist. The engaging plot can certainly carry the tale, but Hale’s likable, introspective heroine makes this also a book about courage and justice in the face of overwhelming odds.  [T]oo long by a fair amount, but ensorcelled teen readers, swept up in the romance and the luscious language, probably won't notice. In an attempt to weave all of the elements of the original tale, the novel at times bogs down in detail. But those who enjoy getting lost in an enchanted world will discover here a satisfying and richly embellished retelling of a classic that communicates values still pertinent to contemporary readers. Is contained inIs a retelling of
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