Post by Charlynn on Dec 16, 2010 22:27:37 GMT -5
Ella Enchanted
Despite the fact that I work in a movie store, I have never watched this film. (Perhaps its nothing like the book, in fact. I have no idea.) As for Gail Carson Levine's book, it was a quick read, an easy read (other than the made up ogre, elf, giant, etc. speech), and it definitely felt like something that is meant for the younger ages of the young adult target audience. As for its subject, not only does it deal with a teenager who has lost her mother going on a quest to solve her biggest challenge, but there are many references to the Cinderella tale, especially towards the end of the novel. Personally, I prefer more substance, but I could still see the value of this work.
Despite the fact that I work in a movie store, I have never watched this film. (Perhaps its nothing like the book, in fact. I have no idea.) As for Gail Carson Levine's book, it was a quick read, an easy read (other than the made up ogre, elf, giant, etc. speech), and it definitely felt like something that is meant for the younger ages of the young adult target audience. As for its subject, not only does it deal with a teenager who has lost her mother going on a quest to solve her biggest challenge, but there are many references to the Cinderella tale, especially towards the end of the novel. Personally, I prefer more substance, but I could still see the value of this work.