The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery — book cover
Literary Fiction Thought-Provoking Fast-Paced

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

4.3 via Goodreads

A pilot stranded in the Sahara meets a small prince from an asteroid who is trying to understand what matters in the universe.

Mood Thought-Provoking
Pacing Fast-Paced
Complexity Light & Accessible
Pages 100
Reading Time ~3–5 hrs

About This Book

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. Howard's new translation of this beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupery's unique, gifted style. Color and b&w illustrations.

Who This Is For

Best for readers who want their assumptions challenged: books that raise questions without easy answers. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you want clear answers and a satisfying resolution, look elsewhere.

Best Read When

Best read when you're in the mood for something challenging and thought-provoking, and a read that's fast and propulsive.

What It Explores

The Little Prince explores identity and the gap between who we are and who we pretend to be, love in its most complicated forms, and loss and what remains after it.

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