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Beauty
Beauty
Author: Susan Wilson
Every reader is familiar with the popular tale of Beauty and the Beast. But what if the fairy tale came true? Beauty tells the story of a modern woman who learns to love the deeper man, beyond all appearances; it is a totally credible, contemporary retelling of the classic tale. First serial to Good Housekeeping.
ISBN-13: 9780517701522
ISBN-10: 0517701529
Publication Date: 5/28/1996
Pages: 199
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Crown
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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miss-info avatar reviewed Beauty on + 386 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is an ordinary, modern romance just like any other, except that the author tried to earn points by throwing in the Beauty and the Beast theme. It did nothing to enhance the trite dialogue and weak contrivances. The ending was particularly unsettling for me. The entire book is written first person from the woman's perspective. Then all of a sudden at the end, he's saying that HE wrote the book so we could know of her? Funny how he described a lot of events when he simply wasn't there, and a lot of thoughts he couldn't have heard. If you like run of the mill romances with a bit of sex thrown in, this book is for you. If you're pursuing the Beauty and the Beast theme, skip this and try Robin McKinley's âBeautyâ or Mercedes Lackey's âThe Fire Roseâ.
thameslink avatar reviewed Beauty on + 723 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Give yourself a real treat and read this book! Quick read, beautifully written. A modern take on "Beauty and the Beast". This is a wonderful bit of escapist literature, with marvelous portrayals of deep emotions -- try it, you will be glad you went along for the ride.
kathyk519 avatar reviewed Beauty on + 111 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love any story that has a Beauty & the Beast feel to it. The story is about Alexandra Miller (Alex) who is a painter as were other family members before her. There is a family tradition that a member of the Miller family paints a portrait of a member of the Crompton family each generation. Alex is going to paint Leland Crompton (Lee). Lee has a disease that has altered his appearance and left him insecure about himself.

The duo meets and become good friends, who are there for one another. As they realize that they are falling in love, it is not Alex who shies away from Lee, it is he who can't believe that anyone would love him because he has some physical deformities. This is truly a beautiful and inspiring story - I will warn you - you will need a box of tissues - but I highly recommend it. Very touching!!!
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ladystyx avatar reviewed Beauty on + 440 more book reviews
Another retelling of Beaty and the Beast. This version is modernised. I liked it especially the fact that it was told fron both Beauty and the beasts side. I likes the twist at the ending even though it was bittersweet.
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A modern beauty and the beast story with a twist and surprising ending.


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