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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
This is a classic story of the power of imagination and a favorite
The best! And guess what, you're wrong, the movie is good.
I'm giving this one star as I rate books on my personal enjoyment and I didn't enjoy this at all. However, I'll admit some of the blame is mine as I bought this after watching the movie. Due to this, I expected the book to be way more detailed than it actually was. I never grew up with this book so I have no nostalgia about it. This meant I basically have just read a really young children's book (I was expecting it to be more in the vein of Harry Potter/Chronicles of Narnia but it's not) as an adult. Therefore its no huge surprise that I didn't enjoy it.
I guess its good if you've got kids though. I'm gonna probably end up reading this to my niece or nephew as as I have no more use for it.
I guess its good if you've got kids though. I'm gonna probably end up reading this to my niece or nephew as as I have no more use for it.
My very most, absolute favorite picture book as a child. Still love it, as a matter of fact.
NB this is a review of the audio book. Because apparently they make audio books of picture books. I can't see much point to this. If it were intended for blind children, I would hope that some kind of audio description could be added. The words without the pictures are not terribly interesting, since the pictures are rather the main point in a picture book. The narrator, Peter Schickele, puts lots of energy into the reading, which I suppose is kind of like listening to a poem. It's okay but it's not the kind of picture book that I enjoy however, and without the pictures I have no idea if there is usually a greater charm at work here.
Gabe's favorite book, it's the most fun to read with him. He can really roar.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Maurice Sendak's illustrations sent me shivers as a child. There was no reason for those beasts to be so scary. The environments she created are gorgeous and I love analyzing every stroke. The story is very nice. I love the idea of taking us through a child's imagination. It's always a fun, adventurous endeavor. I don't believe Max changes at all. But I think he's just a kid after all.
It's a classic but I don't Max. He's a spoiled brat gets what he wants. What is the lesson he learns? That home is the best place to be? Ummmkay.