

Belle has dreamt of adventures like the ones she reads in her books, of traveling the world outside her small town. But when Belle's father is taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle, her path is forever changed. Enjoy this tale as old as time about adventure and love, about looking past first appearances, and about the inner Beauty and Beast in all of us in this beautiful novelization of the upcoming star-studded film! Review: Words are not adequate to describe the Tale as Old as Time. - Enchanting from the very beginning...... Belle lives life every single day in the village doing then same things everyday. Finding escape only in the world of her books. Though parts of this story vary with the Disney original Beauty and the Beast, this one is a masterpiece in its own right. It seemed to fill in where the film version left openings for. The storyline flowed perfectly, smoothly and was enchanting from the beginning. Gaston is the normal beastly egotistical self-centered person as in the film. The humor in the book was refreshing and exhilarating! You will to keep turning the pages till the very end. True beauty is found within. It maters not how beautiful you may appear from the outside, If you are hideous on the inside does your beauty really matter? A favorite now and forever! Please sit down and be our Guest! I really wish that they would release this book on audible, Or audio. Some time to wait till the movie will be released, Enchanting the world with its beauty magic and truth from a tale as old as time. Review: I like the depth they've added to the characters - I finished this book in an hour and it was fabulous! It's the novel of the upcoming live action movie. Being familiar with both the original movie and the Broadway musical I was curious to see the differences. I like the depth they've added to the characters, especially Belle who is now more than a bookworm. It also doesn't feel like the relationship developed so quickly as it does in the original movie. There's a part in the end that I really hope is in the movie. Being a fan of many versions of Beauty and the Beast including the original tv show there's always the disappointment when the Beast is transformed. (What can I say? Vincent ruined me for all other versions). There is a rather cute scene at the end that will give those of us who could care less about the transformation a laugh.
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Words are not adequate to describe the Tale as Old as Time.
Enchanting from the very beginning...... Belle lives life every single day in the village doing then same things everyday. Finding escape only in the world of her books. Though parts of this story vary with the Disney original Beauty and the Beast, this one is a masterpiece in its own right. It seemed to fill in where the film version left openings for. The storyline flowed perfectly, smoothly and was enchanting from the beginning. Gaston is the normal beastly egotistical self-centered person as in the film. The humor in the book was refreshing and exhilarating! You will to keep turning the pages till the very end. True beauty is found within. It maters not how beautiful you may appear from the outside, If you are hideous on the inside does your beauty really matter? A favorite now and forever! Please sit down and be our Guest! I really wish that they would release this book on audible, Or audio. Some time to wait till the movie will be released, Enchanting the world with its beauty magic and truth from a tale as old as time.
J**S
I like the depth they've added to the characters
I finished this book in an hour and it was fabulous! It's the novel of the upcoming live action movie. Being familiar with both the original movie and the Broadway musical I was curious to see the differences. I like the depth they've added to the characters, especially Belle who is now more than a bookworm. It also doesn't feel like the relationship developed so quickly as it does in the original movie. There's a part in the end that I really hope is in the movie. Being a fan of many versions of Beauty and the Beast including the original tv show there's always the disappointment when the Beast is transformed. (What can I say? Vincent ruined me for all other versions). There is a rather cute scene at the end that will give those of us who could care less about the transformation a laugh.
G**E
Tale As Old As Time....
I always love the disney novelization of films. It pretty much follows the movie but gives you just a *bit* more. What I love about this is that it gives you the background of the beast a bit more, answers the question of Belles mother, (which I am sure the movie will answer as well) and gives you a better look into several characters, including how beastly Gaston is, but he is so much fun as a villian! Bottom line, this follows the original animated movie to a T and even adds more layers to an already outstanding story.
H**J
Great Novel
Although I have not read this novel yet as it just arrived, it is very nice. The illustration on the cover is simply beautiful, the font on the pages is a good size (not too large and not small). The only "images" I noticed in the book are on the chapter pages and they are simply grey color with lace design, no real pictures. I wish that they would have added some photos in the novel as it lacks color. Other than that it is beautifully done And the price is spot on!
T**A
Tale as old as time
As the film isn't out yet, it is hard to say how true it is to it, though given the trailers I think it'll be pretty close. The story is a very quick read, more suited for a "first chapter book-YA range which is kind of a shame because those of us older would like to read it for nostalgia. Definitely a quick read only took me maybe 3 hours but was still fun, and answers all of the questions fans have wanted to know for years besides Beast's name (and no it isn't no has it ever been Adam). I would recommend this for diehard fans that don't mind spoilers as there are changes, and younger readers. Otherwise just wait for the film as there isn't much extra, and this is coming from a die-hard fan
J**Y
Wonderful !
I had seen this when I was young, but didn't remember that much about it. So happy I was able to find this book and read it. It was so engaging with adventure, wonder and love. I am sure to read this again and again. Thank you to Mr. Walt Disney for his brilliant imagination.
R**E
Just as Good as the Movie
I have always loved this story and whether book or movie I cry each time I read the end. Such a beautiful piece of literature! One that words cannot express and the truest tale as old as time! Other than the Bible of course.
M**I
while enhancing it with better character development
Though this book is written for the grade school/preteen level, I found it quite enjoyable. If you've seen the 1991 animated classic, this follows that storyline fairly well, while enhancing it with better character development, as well as filling in some plot points. I don't want to spoil anything for those who are waiting to see the movie, but for any Disney fan, this is a nice easy read with some interesting loose ends tied.
T**H
Really happy with it
I was expecting a script (my bad), but I do prefer a novel version! Really happy with it, can not wait to read it.
L**D
... 2017 live-action film and the book is just as perfect as the film
This is the novelization of the 2017 live-action film and the book is just as perfect as the film. Really enjoyable light-reading
S**A
Beautiful, perfect
Es genial, llegó en perfecto estado y la calidad es muy buena. Aunque es un poco más cuadrado y pequeño de lo que pensaba es una gran compra y el contenido es lo importante, genial.
G**A
Romanzo del live action da non perdere per i super fan!
Pur essendo in inglese, questo romanzo è davvero imperdibile per i super fan come me. Non solo è la trasposizione del film (sebbene qualche dialogo sia più lungo), ma aggiunge delle scene davvero carine al prodotto uscito nei cinema nel Marzo 2017. Consigliatissimo a chi vuole saperne di più sui meravigliosi personaggi del live action Disneyano dello scorso anno
S**A
Excelente compra!
La película me gustó, sin embargo, el libro está mil veces mejor. Agrega detalles que no se ven en la película. Se lo recomiendo ampliamente a los que le gusta La Bella y la Bestia y les gusta leer. El inglés que utiliza la autora es muy fácil de leer. Adicionalmente, si les gusta cuidar los libros, esta edición de encuadernación para biblioteca está muy buena, realmente vale la pena la inversión en los libros que más me gustan.
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