Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry · first published 2000
55% recommend42% neutral3% critical
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Short, charming fable that reminds adults what matters in life and the quirks of people; easy to read in one sitting, and readers say it rewards rereading at every age. Suits adults and kids alike.
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It's Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince". Definitely worth a read!
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