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The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll

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luellen1990's review against another edition

5.0

The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll

Title: The Hunting of the Snark
Author: Lewis Carroll
First Published: July 2012
publisher: Jazzybee VErlag
Price on Amazon: Kindle: £0.49
ASIN: B009EU8VMQ

The Hunting of the Snark is a poem which consists of eight fits. The poem is thought to be a nonsense poem telling the story of an impossible journey with the oddest crew to find an unimaginable creature.

I read this poem as part of a challenge I am partaking in with a group on Goodreads, this poem is exactly what you would expect from Lewis Carroll. Madness and nonsense. I really enjoyed this poem, it was a little hard to get on with at the start but once I got into it, I found the rhythm really good and the story really interesting. I have always loved Lewis Carroll and his works and this poem is just another reason why I love him.

Rating - 5 stars
Would I read again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes

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cd1310's review against another edition

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5.0

Not the edition I read, but what a lovely book! Henry Holiday's illustrations are incredible, and Carroll's poetry is captivating though nonsensical at times. A perfect duo, a brilliant book.

magnetgrrl's review against another edition

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5.0

I bought this specifically because I found out they re-printed this edition, in English, with Tove Jansson's illustrations. I have been searching for a Swedish copy of her illustrated Hobbit for, well, forever.

spiffysarahruby's review against another edition

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4.0

This graphic novel is chock full of Carroll’s signature, surreal “Nonsense” writing and, some really gorgeous, old-school illustrations (I wish I knew the name of the style!). I have to admit, I was worried that my imagination had shrunk too much with adulthood, because a few times while reading this I couldn’t help but think, “WTF?” However, by the end, I realized my imagination had remained intact just enough, and I was able to enjoy this bit of quirky, epic poetry. Huzzah!