The Litte Prince

I read this as a child and thought it was very sad, and I wasn't quite sure I understood it. As an adult, it turns out I feel the exact same way. There are bits I very much like, but also bits that leave me cold. And it reads somewhat like an allegory, or a metaphor, but if it is, the deeper meaning eludes me.

Even though I'm only giving it three stars, I think everyone should read it. It's utterly unique and charming, and definitely worth experiencing at least once. (And I'm keeping my copy to reread in the future, so that must say something.)