Book Review: The Little Prince

Written by Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry, The Little Prince is more than a fairy‑tale for kids. It is a warm and thoughtful story for people of all ages. A pilot whose plane breaks down in the Sahara Desert meets the little prince, who travels from planet to planet. On his journey, the prince meets many strange grown‑ups: a king, a vain man, a businessman and others. All of them care about meaningless things and lose the ability to feel with their hearts. Later on Earth, the fox tells him the meaning of “taming” — to build a special tie with someone. Because of the time he has spent on his rose, the rose becomes unique to him. The famous line “What is essential is invisible to the eye” touches me deeply. It reminds me not to chase material things blindly, but to value love, trust and responsibility. Simple but powerful, this book is well worth reading.