The Little Lame Prince is a Victorian tale and reads like one. Some modern readers will find it a bit slow-moving and syrupy, though it is thankfully not as didactic as some stories of the era. Others will enjoy the sweet and moral story. In any case, The Little Lame Prince has long been considered a classic that parents read to children in bedtime installments. It is fairy-tale like, but longer than a typical fairy tale, with issues and layers of meaning best enjoyed by a child of at least 8 or 9, or thereabouts. Our children loved the story at just those ages.
As an adult, I enjoyed the book well enough, particularly for the allegorical elements. While not a favorite, I find the book well worth a read and a worthwhile tale for developing in children good character and values.