October 23, 2011
11:14 AM
I am a beast. A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog, but a horrible new creature who walks upright – a creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.
You think I’m talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It’s no deformity, no disease. And I’ll stay this way forever – ruined – unless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and a perfect life. And then, I’ll tell you how I became perfectly beastly.
You think I’m talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It’s no deformity, no disease. And I’ll stay this way forever – ruined – unless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and a perfect life. And then, I’ll tell you how I became perfectly beastly.
Everybody knows the story of the Beauty and the Beast. From children's story books to television shows to Disney movies - all of us know the story of how true love looks past the physical appearance and see the true beauty of one's soul.
Alex Flinn's modern take on this classic story is truly refreshing and entertaining. He did not forget to include the basic elements we all grew up with: the dashing 'prince' charming, the lovely yet simple girl, a daughter's love for his father and most of all, the roses.The author also added some details and characters to make the story modern and up-to-date of this world.
Over-all, Beastly was a light-read, entertaining and perfect for those hopeless romantics.
Well, isn't it good to go back to those timeless stories once in a while?
