THE LITTLE PRINCE BY ANTOINE DE SAINT

By shreya banerjee

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The Little Prince by 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.”

I find it almost impossible to write an extensive review on this particular book. It is so special in a way that my “review” of it seems too shallow for it. But if a review has to do a job of suggesting whether one should read it or not then without an iota of hesitation I'd say— yes. It does not matter if you came across this book after you had passed the ripe age for reading children’s books, it does not matter if you’ve never read a book outside your school curriculum in your life— The Little Prince is a special treasure which has something to offer to everyone reading it.

If you shall need more convincing then here is my attempt.

To begin with, this book is remarkably short. If you want something meaningful and equally enchanting to read in brief moments of respite through life, you can count on it.

The language of the original book and the English translation is also unbelievably lovely which perfectly captures the profoundness of the author’s intent into making our beloved character, the Little Prince.

What stays with me most is how the book changes as you do. Read as a child, it is a whimsical adventure; read as an adult, it is a tender reminder of everything we stop noticing as we grow up. Through the Little Prince’s simple questions and his bond with his rose, Saint-Exupéry says something about love and responsibility that I have rarely seen put so gently. It takes barely an afternoon to read, yet it may stay with you for a very long time. So, to answer the question every review must answer: yes, read it, or hand it to someone you love.

Rating: 5/5