Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

The Wind in the Willows: with classic and antique illustrations by Kenneth Grahame

5 reviews

justinenoon82's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What makes this book exceptional is how it balances whimsical adventure with deeper themes of friendship and personal growth, all wrapped in gorgeous prose that appeals to both children and adults

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Violence, Alcohol, and Classism

This is a gentle children's classic that deals with its themes in a very mild way. The most dramatic elements involve

Toad stealing a car, getting imprisoned, and the friends having to fight to reclaim Toad Hall from weasels

, but everything is handled with a light touch appropriate for young readers. The violence is cartoonish rather than threatening.

sarasreading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can't believe I've never read this before now, or watched the Disney adaptation. I knew there was something about a frog and a car, and I've been on the Disneyland ride, and that's about it. This book was so much more than I had expected, and I really wasn't expecting to give it 5 stars when I picked it up. It was sweet, charming, funny, and fully endearing. I read this slowly over the month, and by the end I really felt attached to these characters. Well, maybe except for toad, the absolute menace lol!

The natural settings really stood out to me, and the beautiful way they're described. And it opens in the springtime, so a perfect seasonal read. I feel very wistful thinking about this book, and I know it's one I'm going to pick up again.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement

julianh's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Car accident, and Classism

mariposa517's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Violence

Minor: Confinement and Alcohol

saltycoffee's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Classism

Moderate: Fatphobia