Beastly
Beastly by Alex Flinn is a contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale, published by Harper Collins on September 23, 2008. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Kyle Kingsbury, a young man transformed into a beast by a witch’s curse, exploring his life in modern-day New York City as he grapples with his new identity and the quest to break the spell that has altered his existence.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of transformation and self-discovery, as Kyle recounts his journey from a privileged life to one marked by isolation and despair. The book intertwines elements of fantasy and social themes, particularly focusing on adolescence and coming of age. Through Kyle’s experiences, the story examines the complexities of beauty and acceptance, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of true worth beyond appearances.
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With a new Beauty and the Beast movie hitting theaters in spring 2017, it’s time to catch up on all things Beastly. Find out what it was like for the beast in Alex Flinn’s contemporary retelling of the classic tale.
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 the perfect life. And then, I’ll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly.
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