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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
As a child I LOVED watching the Stuart Little movie - it was my favourite.
This book was available in Libby and two hours and I’m glad I listened to it.
Listening to this book, took me back to watching the movie. It made everything fall into place. It’s such a good short book. I’m glad I read it.
This book was available in Libby and two hours and I’m glad I listened to it.
Listening to this book, took me back to watching the movie. It made everything fall into place. It’s such a good short book. I’m glad I read it.
A little (no pun intended) gem. Sharply observed, with many wry, funny moments (especially those dealing with Stuart's family life), but also moments of great poetry and beauty, especially the final scene.
I don't remember reading this when I was a child so I read it now. Stuart is a weird little mouse. I liked parts of the story, but I didn't really like the whole book.
Read this one through with the kids…we agreed the movie was more fun, and a bit more “polished” in terms of a full story.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
It had been a long time since I had read Stuart Little and I read it with my class. They enjoyed Stuart's adventures and his ingenuity, but the ending was pretty disappointing as it felt "unfinished". I guess there are more in the series which I had never realized, but it was a let down after so many interesting experiences and people/animals that Stuart had encountered throughout the book.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
As a child, the cinematic adventures of Stuart Little held a certain whimsical charm. The idea of a tiny mouse navigating the human world with such aplomb was undeniably captivating. However, revisiting E.B. White's Stuart Little as an adult reveals a narrative that feels less enchanting and more… perplexing.
The central premise, a mouse born into a human family and accepted without significant question, now strikes me as utterly bizarre. While childhood imagination readily suspends disbelief, the adult mind grapples with the sheer improbability of Stuart's existence and the nonchalant acceptance he receives from the Littles and the wider world. The ease with which he attends school, discusses morality, and even embarks on a cross-country quest feels less like charming fantasy and more like a surreal, almost unsettling, reality.
My initial thought is that perhaps Stuart represents the outsider, the individual who doesn't fit conventional molds trying to find their place. In this light, his struggles and aspirations could be seen as a metaphor for navigating a world that isn't always designed for those who are different. However, this interpretation feels somewhat tenuous given the often whimsical and episodic nature of the narrative. The lessons imparted to the children in the story, particularly those delivered by a mouse teacher, now seem less insightful and more like random, albeit well-intentioned, pronouncements.
While I'm sure my younger self would have been utterly delighted by Stuart's miniature car and his brave escapades, the adult me finds the lack of logical grounding and the unquestioning acceptance of the fantastical premise difficult to fully embrace. I struggled to discern a clear moral or philosophical lesson woven throughout the narrative, leaving me wondering about E.B. White's true intentions beyond crafting an imaginative tale.
Ultimately, my adult encounter with Stuart Little left me feeling more bewildered than charmed. While I acknowledge that I am no longer the target audience, I find myself hesitant to recommend this book to my own children. The bizarre reality it presents, while perhaps sparking imagination in some, feels too untethered from reality to offer any meaningful insights or relatable experiences.
My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. While nostalgia for the movie lingers, the book itself, viewed through an adult lens, falls short of delivering a compelling or thought-provoking narrative.
lighthearted
slow-paced