The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Genre: J Fantasy

Blurb (on back of book): How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse?
At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift — the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her whether its hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse — once and for all.
MY OPINION: ****

This book was pretty good. I read it quite a long time ago, possibly a year or two. But I can still remember all of the details. I haven't read any of Gail C Levine's other books, but Ella Enchanted was amazing. I loved the characters. This is a book that I someday read again, maybe alone, maybe to others. This was a fun story, with a lot of fantasy elements. This book strayed from the movie a lot. In fact, some of it was completely different. I liked the book and the movie equally, though the book may have been better in a way, while the movie was good in its own perspective.

I love Ella. She is so determined. She is a good female mentor and someone that girls can look up to. I think that this is a very good book. I would recommend it to fifth- and sixth-graders, though some older or younger children might also like it.

Main Character: Ella of Frell
Sidekick(s): Prince Charmont, etc
Villain: Lucinda
Fantasy Elements: Unreal creatures, magical items, etc

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