soo long, i need to show my english teacher a story retold from a different country, but i'll think she'll die reading this long story just about a BEAST !! (:(

Ooh, what a strange concept. I like it.
One of the things that kind of confused me though is that you change your tenses from time to time in this piece...

Other than that, it was great.

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Anyway, my first impression was, "I didn't expect that!" I was thinking that Belle's emotionless stares had some sort of deeper meaning into it. The lady having a deal with the witch is the last thing that would probably enter my mind. Nice twist.XD

The usage of words is comparable to flowing silk--smooth and elegant. Very sophisticated.

Another thing I like about this is, finally, Beast's inner POV is revealed!XD A magical description of what's in his head is great. The narration is poetic and the grammar...I think I didn't encounter anything wrong. LOL.

Over all, one nice fic. I'm a sucker for ending lines, so yeah, I love the "I shall be free" line however simple it is.XD

Keep it up! You're a poetic prose writer.Yay!

You know what?

You'll make a good writer. Not just a simple writer. A prolific, substantial and utterly amazing writer.((:

As for the story, well, the structure was set out in a good way. The use of words was, yes, yet again superb. Not your average happily ever after story.((:

Don't mind the lack of originality. At least, you made the twists undeniably yours. Emotions played big roles here, as what I've noticed, and I believe you yourself went through these things in the past. You made use of those emotions to speak for Beast, didn't you? I suppose you can relate to the story, others can, and that makes a big difference.(:

Ayan, ka-emo-han mo nga.((:

Sorry for the random and (almost) useless review. I'm rotten tired, that's all.

Well, I have not read that particular story of Gaimon's, but I did enjoy this. Your writing is fantastic and stylish and fancy, and yet you succeeded in not going over into flowery territory. Honestly, I found this entire concept terrifying and ironic. I like how you still kept Belle's full story a mystery (I have so many questions to ask her!) because it works well for this Beast's perspective. Intriguing, enchanting idea. My only complaint is that we seemed to only get style from the Beast, if that makes sense. We saw Belle cold and clear through his eyes, but I feel like I didn't get to know him beyond his curses, and a little more heart on his side might make this more emotional. But still, excellent job!

Well to be blunt, I think it was really stupid that you think your work is "lame" As a reader I was less willing to review when you down-trod your own work. But dispite that I thought it was very good and originality. Keep Writing!

Oh, don't bash yourself like that, it was good, I liked it! Belle is such an unlikely villain, but you made it work. She was completely horrible. In the best way possible, of course. :) Good work, keep writing.