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Jorge That's a hard question to answer. Technically, this book is suitable for children as young as 6 years old but I doubt that most would completely under…moreThat's a hard question to answer. Technically, this book is suitable for children as young as 6 years old but I doubt that most would completely understand it at that age. One of my professors once told me that this book should be read 3 times in one's life: as a child, as a young adult and as an older adult. I think he said so because as we grow older our perspective changes, and thus we become able to appreciate things in different ways.
I'd say that teenagers and adults would enjoy this book the most.(less)

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Many reviewers say this book has deep meanings, but not one person has indicated what those deep meanings are. What do you think the author was trying to tell the reader?

Sandra There are many themes in the book: (e.g., People tend to become less creative and imaginative as they grow into adulthood. Most adults are preoccupied…moreThere are many themes in the book: (e.g., People tend to become less creative and imaginative as they grow into adulthood. Most adults are preoccupied with things of little real value.) For me, one of the most important themes is that we give purpose and meaning to our lives through the relationships (especially of love and friendship) we form. The Little Prince's rose is unique and more important to him than all the other roses because he cares for it and takes responsibility for it. After he tames (a metaphor for forming a relationship) the fox, it, likewise, becomes different to him from all the other foxes, and he feels responsible for it.(less)

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Thought provoking and a eye opener. I liked this book a lot. Where can I buy such classic books at affordable prices?

David Cooper project gutenberg.org, look it up. You're welcome.…moreproject gutenberg.org, look it up. You're welcome.(less)

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I couldn't get why the little prince left his rose and planet, what do you think the reason is?

Captain Bartholomew So the rose represents a relationship, as the book mentions that the two (the rose and the prince) love each other. But the rose is really conceited a…moreSo the rose represents a relationship, as the book mentions that the two (the rose and the prince) love each other. But the rose is really conceited and naive, which starts to annoy the prince. Because the rose is so prideful, she can't really bring herself to tell the prince she loves her, and the prince starts to doubt her love. However, when the prince decides he wants to leave, the rose finally shows her love, but it's already too late. But it's not only the rose's fault. The prince was naive in not realizing the rose's affection for him: he looked for outward signs like her words. However, he realizes later in the book (through the fox) that their love is there because of the time they spent together. He realizes his own foolishness and lets himself get bitten by the snake.(less)

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