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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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it was amazing
bookshelves: favorites, perfection, fantasy, classics, adapted

“What is essential is invisible to the eyes.”

Saint-Exupéry’s plane crashes in the middle of the Sahara desert; with limited supplies and no hopes of finding help, his time is short to fix his airship. One day after waking up he finds a beautiful young boy playing on the sand, and starts to wonder if he may be losing his mind. Is he dehydrated and the boy a product of his imagination? Who is that little boy and what on earth is he doing in the middle of the desert? And why does he keeps asking to draw him a sheep?

One of the firsts books I picked up from my parent’s bookcase, if not the very first. A book I read during my teens and deeply LOVED, with a soul shattering ending that I never fully recovered from. To this day I think this is the first book I read with a devastating ending.

A book everyone should try to read at least once in their lifetime, but never force it. I think it’s essential for this book to come just at the right invisible time, and very important to keep an open mind about it. Don’t over analyze it too much, and it should be easy to enjoy. I think any kid can love it, or any adult with a healthy child at heart.

A must read in life. Extremely Recommendable.

*** The Little Prince (2015) is a beautifully touching movie that has much and little to do with the original work. This film is more of a modern retelling of what ‘The Little Prince 1 & 2’ would’ve been, if such a sequel existed. Still, of all the adaptations I’ve watched (which is to say the only one in this case ehem), it’s so VERY worth it. An extremely heartfelt animation and something any reader of the Little Prince would probably love. A fantastic film with gorgeous artwork and an amazing voicing cast. Very Recommendable. Just mind it includes a lot more stuff than just a plain adaptation.



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1943] [96p] [Classics] [Extremely Recommendable] [B 612]
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“Lo esencial es invisible a los ojos.”

El avión de Saint-Exupéry se estrella en medio del desierto del Sahara; con escasos recursos y sin esperanza de hallar ayuda, su tiempo es corto para tratar de arreglar su nave. Un día al despertar se encuentra con un hermoso joven muchacho jugando en la arena, y se empieza a preguntar si tal vez esté perdiendo la cabeza. ¿Está deshidratado y el niño un producto de su imaginación? ¿Quién es ese muchachito y qué por los cielos está haciendo en el medio del desierto? ¿Y por qué sigue insistiendo en que le dibuje una oveja?

Este fue uno de los primeros libros que escogí de la biblioteca de mis viejos, si no es que el mismísimo primero. Un libro que leí durante mi adolescencia y AME profundamente, con un final que parte el alma y del cual nunca llegué a recuperarme completamente. Hasta el día de hoy creo que es el primer libro que leí con un final devastador.

Un libro que todo el mundo debería intentar leer al menos una vez en la vida, pero sin jamás forzarlo. Creo que es esencial que este libro llegue justo en el invisible momento adecuado, y muy importante leerlo con una mente abierta. No sobre analizarlo demasiado, y seguramente será fácil disfrutarlo. Creo que cualquier niño puede amarlo, o cualquier adulto con un niño saludable en su interior.

Un deber para leer en la vida. Extremadamente Recomendable.

*** El Principito (2015) es una hermosamente conmovedora película que tiene mucho y poco que ver con la obra original. Este filme es una especie de recreación moderna de lo que sería ‘El Principito 1 & 2’, si dicha secuela existiera. Igual, de todas las adaptaciones que vi (que dicho sea de paso es una sola en este caso ehem), esta lo vale MUCHO. Una extremadamente emotiva película animada y algo que cualquier lector del Principito probablemente amaría. Una fantástica y bellísima obra artística con un excelente elenco de voces. Muy Recomendable. Sólo sepan que incluye muchas más cosas que una simple adaptación.



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1943] [96p] [Clásicos] [Extremadamente Recomendable] [B 612]
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Quotes Federico Liked

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince


Reading Progress

January 1, 2001 – Started Reading
January 1, 2001 – Finished Reading
February 24, 2014 – Shelved

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message 1: by inciminci (new)

inciminci 😍


Sara Machado Great review Federico! This is such a beautiful book ♥️


Helga This book like Dickens's A Christmas Carol never gets old! I have read it 3 time. Great review, Federico!


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "😍"

<3<3<3


Federico DN Sara wrote: "Great review Federico! This is such a beautiful book ♥️"

Thank you Sara! One of the most ever <3!


Federico DN Helga wrote: "This book like Dickens's A Christmas Carol never gets old! I have read it 3 time. Great review, Federico!"

Both timeless masterpieces <3. Thank you Helga!


message 7: by Vicky (new)

Vicky "phenkos" Aw! How sweet!


Federico DN Vicky wrote: "Aw! How sweet!"

Like too much lol <3


Carme Es la clase de historia que hay que leer al menos una vez en la vida :) no es mi favorita, no te mentiré, pero tengo muy bien recuerdo de ella ^^


message 10: by Federico (last edited Oct 19, 2023 03:04AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Carme wrote: "Es la clase de historia que hay que leer al menos una vez en la vida :) no es mi favorita, no te mentiré, pero tengo muy bien recuerdo de ella ^^"

Gracias Carme! Ciertamente una visita debida en la vida de cualquier lector <3


message 11: by Pang (new) - rated it 5 stars

Pang on Speed Clearing Books, Miss You!! I love this book, too!! *sobs* Didn't know it has the movie!!! lol


Federico DN Pang wrote: "I love this book, too!! *sobs* Didn't know it has the movie!!! lol"

One of the best <3. They movie is good Pang I'm sure you'd like it :)


message 13: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots Heard a lot about this book. Seems like an absolute classic. Good review, Federico.


message 14: by Karen (new) - added it

Karen Oh wow! Fantastic review, Federico. 🙂 I’ve never read it, but I will, and soon.


Federico DN Thibault wrote: "Heard a lot about this book. Seems like an absolute classic. Good review, Federico."

Its fame precedes it alright, and justly. Thank you Thibault!


Federico DN Karen wrote: "Oh wow! Fantastic review, Federico. 🙂 I’ve never read it, but I will, and soon."

Thank you Karen! Hope you enjoy it too :D


Brian Carr the best book of all times.


Federico DN Brian wrote: "the best book of all times."

One of the bestest <3


Rachel Hanes I agree, I think this is a book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime! I loved The Little Prince too! Wonderful review, Federico! <3


Federico DN Rachel wrote: "I agree, I think this is a book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime! I loved The Little Prince too! Wonderful review, Federico! <3"

Either be kids or grownups. Thank you Rachel! Happy to see you loved it too <3


Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Great point about not forcing it. This has to be read at the right time. Beautiful review, Federico.


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Great point about not forcing it. This has to be read at the right time. Beautiful review, Federico."

Yup I think it's essential to discover it by ourselves <3. Thank you Srivalli!


message 23: by Mica Santos ⇢ (new)

Mica Santos ⇢ Ay! Amo este libro. Wonderful review, Fede!


message 24: by Federico (last edited Oct 19, 2023 06:45AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Mica Santos ⇢ wrote: "Ay! Amo este libro. Wonderful review, Fede!"

Your duality me confunde Mica! Pero muchos thankyous xD !


message 25: by P.B. (new)

P.B. Flower Beautiful thoughts. I love the nostalgia that comes with finding a paperback that I enjoyed from my younger days. I have got very few such books.
You're fortunate to have that.


Sapphir Great review, Federico! I couldn't agree more. Oh, all those memories ...


Federico DN P.B. wrote: "Beautiful thoughts. I love the nostalgia that comes with finding a paperback that I enjoyed from my younger days. I have got very few such books. You're fortunate to have that."

Thank you so much PB! The one time being a hoarder actually helps lol.


message 28: by Federico (last edited Oct 19, 2023 07:09AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Sapphir wrote: "Great review, Federico! I couldn't agree more. Oh, all those memories ..."

Such an unforgettable book <3. Thank you Sapphir :) !


Leeanne &#x1f940; The Book Whor3 &#x1f940; Such a beautiful review Federico 🙂 I just have to read it!! 👍🏼


Sapphir Federico wrote: "Sapphir wrote: "Great review, Federico! I couldn't agree more. Oh, all those memories ..."

Such an unforgettable book <3. Thank you Sapphir :) !"


<3


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,


Federico DN Leeanne 🌒🌕🌘 wrote: "Such a beautiful review Federico 🙂 I just have to read it!! 👍🏼"

Thank you Leeanne! A must in life 👍🏼


Federico DN ✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,"

Thank you Paulette :) !


message 34: by Debbie Y (new)

Debbie Y This one takes me back…. Way back. Beautifully written, Federico!


Federico DN Debbie Y wrote: "This one takes me back…. Way back. Beautifully written, Federico!"

Never so back if you keep it close <3. Thank you Debbie!


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas Federico wrote: "✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,"

Thank you Paulette :) !"


As Always it's My Pleasure 💕Federico ツ


message 37: by Ginger (new) - added it

Ginger Fab review Federico!! Glad you enjoyed this one and I'll have to check it out one day.


Federico DN Ginger wrote: "Fab review Federico!! Glad you enjoyed this one and I'll have to check it out one day."

Thank you Ginger! Should be worth it :)


Carla Una bonita historia que me la estoy leyendo en diferentes idiomas xD


Marquise Woohoo, you liked this! It's one of my favourites, too, though this time it's me who lost one star on the way to rating it. :P


Federico DN Carla wrote: "Una bonita historia que me la estoy leyendo en diferentes idiomas xD"

Dicen que en francés es muy bonito, tal vez tan bonito como su comentario Carla xD


message 42: by Federico (last edited Oct 19, 2023 09:16AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Marquise wrote: "Woohoo, you liked this! It's one of my favourites, too, though this time it's me who lost one star on the way to rating it. :P"

It happens sometimes! No foul. Glad you enjoyed it plenty too Marquise :D


message 43: by Ian (new)

Ian Read it as a teenager. Must try to do so again one day. An eloquent review Federico!


Federico DN Ian wrote: "Read it as a teenager. Must try to do so again one day. An eloquent review Federico!"

Could be worth a revisit someday. Thank you Ian :) !


Ayesha (Seokjin's Version) ☾ The book coming to you is such a comforting thought.


message 46: by Federico (last edited Oct 19, 2023 11:15AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Ayesha (Seokjin's Version) ☾ wrote: "The book coming to you is such a comforting thought."

Such a comforting comment! Thank you so much Ayesha xD


message 47: by Joe (new) - added it

Joe Krakovsky I have read other reviews but yours made me put it on my list, Federico.


Federico DN Joe wrote: "I have read other reviews but yours made me put it on my list, Federico."

Always happy to add more burden to the never ending TBR lol. In time hope you enjoy it too Joe :D


message 49: by Dann (new) - rated it 5 stars

Dann 100% agree with every word!


Federico DN Dann wrote: "100% agree with every word!"

So glad you loved it too Dann <3 !


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