[soulofmischief]

The book has been extremely transformative for me at multiple points in my life as I've aged. If I could only recommend a single piece of fiction, it would probably be The Little Prince.

I also highly recommend the 2015 animated film adaptation. It has a rock-solid cast, and presents the classic story within entirely new layers of interpretation that speak to multiple generations at once. It's a real tearjerker that only gets more potent with age.

I'm also not sure why so many commenters here seem confused or negative towards The Little Prince. It is a timeless, culture-invariant treatise on the most precious and important facets of human existence.

[zppln]

I my case, it is precisly said animated film. I don't remember why, but I found it incredibly off-putting for some reason. I think back on it every time someone brings up The Little Prince.

[soulofmischief]

I'm curious what you found off-putting about it, if you don't mind elaborating :)

[dvh]

You want each emotion with assigned numerical value from 0 to 10, I presume...

[soulofmischief]

I'm not sure how I am supposed to interpret your comment, what did you mean by that?

My aim was to start a positive dialogue with zppln about why the book didn't land with him or why it was off-putting. I'm happy to discuss it with you as well, but if your comment was just meant to be negative then I'll pass.

[dvh]

Apparently nobody read the damn book. There is a section where he describes how adults only understands numerically measurable quantities.

[myko]

I must admit, that went right over my head–but you're right and what a great connection

[soulofmischief]

I actually did consider that this is what you were referencing, but truly wasn't sure how to interpret your comment. Sorry I ruined the joke!

[madcaptenor]

I missed hearing about the 2015 version and will seek it out now. Thanks for the pointer!

[soulofmischief]

I'll let the accolades speak for themselves:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Prince_(2015_film)#...

But don't read about the plot! Go in as blind as possible. The experience is much more meaningful if you don't know the story beats.

[madcaptenor]

I know the book - is it different from the book?

[soulofmischief]

All I will say is that you have to watch it to understand how it relates to the book. :)