Title: Mulan
Author: Elizabeth Rudnick
Read copy: eBook (Kindle)
Published: September 29, 2020
Publisher: Disney Press
ASIN: B085WWTBKC
Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village's traditional standards. After a disastrous visit with the Matchmaker, Mulan worries she will never be able to bring her family the honor they deserve. But when the Emperor decrees that one man from every family must join the army to face a dangerous threat to China, Mulan decides to disguise herself as a man take her father's place. Now Mulan must hide her secret as she trains alongside with fellow soldiers. With the enemy drawing nearer, will Mulan become the hero China needs?
My rating:
Although it's written for a younger audience, this book offers a deeper insight into the workings of Mulan's mind than the movie did. While in the movie she was expressionless (either an acting choice or lack of facial expression on the actress' part), this book at least gives us a glimpse into her inner thoughts and feelings, her doubts and feelings metaphorically represented in her guardian bird, the Phoenix that starts off as scraggly and featherless, but as Mulan grows in her ability, strength and confidence, the Phoenix also changes into a beautiful colorful bird.
Unfortunately, the story doesn't flow the way it could and should've, slowing down to a plodding pace more than once, and the scenes which were cut from the movie (for obvious reasons) do nothing to pick up the pace.
Still, an easy, quick read benefiting from the aforementioned deeper insight.
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