The Book Depository The Christmas Princess by Mariah Carey
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Description: The Christmas Princess : Hardback : Henry Holt & Company Inc : 9781250837110 : 1250837111 : 21 Nov 2022 : Introducing a Christmas triple threat-one part classic fairy tale; one part inspired by Mariah's childhood; one part unforgettable and inspirational holiday story-promising a certified hit with lasting power. The Book Depository The Christmas Princess by Mariah Carey - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: The Book Depository
Product ID: 9781250837110
MPN: 1250837111
GTIN: 9781250837110
Author: Gustavo Mosca
Rating: 5
Review: Highly recommend for kids 4+ yo, and fans! Amazing story and cartoons very well done! 100/100!
Author: Diana Ouellette
Rating: 1
Review: Lifelong Mariah Carey fan here so I’ve got a lot to say; bear with me. If I could, I’d give this book no stars but for the great illustrations, I am happy to give at least one. The book starts off with this super weird letter to herself which, if you’re a fan, you know is authentically to her little self. I was OK with the All I Want for Christmas movie being part of her inner child healing but the letter in this book is just too much. It doesn’t even fit in the story. Then there’s the story. The story reads like a Christmas horror film for children. I absolutely regret not reading it before I started reading it with my daughter (5yo). She was into the storyline per se but it was way too scary without enough to balance it - and definitely not enough to balance it interestingly or sensically. The whole storyline is depressing and random, and reads more like a terrifying dream of odd random events. Then there’s the writing quality. I want to believe that the publication was rushed but the illustrations are magnificent so that certainly couldn’t have been the case. Any hardcore Mariah fan has great pride in her writing her own music lyrics but man, she just really missed the mark here. Like I mentioned above, the storyline is incredibly bizarre and too scary in my opinion. But then there’s the actual text: it’s basically just a long list of negative adjectives in every single sentence. Sometimes it rhymes, sometimes it doesn’t. And the word choices were just completely off. For example, I found myself nearly gasping when the word “sucks” was in there and I changed it quickly in the moment when read aloud. If she wants to write such storylines and use such words, set your eyes on a book for adolescents but this is too much for children. I will never read this story to my child again, I will be returning it, and I hope that Mariah stops doing everything except her Christmas concerts so freaking rushed and lazy. You have enough money to hire the greatest manager and PR manager. Use it! You are the GOAT but please don’t spoil your reputation with small crap like this. (Guess I needed to vent.)
