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calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
This was an odd little tale. It felt like a lesson in capitalism. Pickles and Ginger own a general store and they let everyone get things on credit. They never collect the money and so they have no money. The store closes and the animals move on. It is so odd. I guess it is saying you have to be able to collect the money. My niece wasn't as into this one.
traditionson's review against another edition
4.0
A still very poignant story about shop life and retail in a fun tale form. One of Beatrix Potters stories that really applies to life 100 years on. A wonderful tale that shows if people take the miky with what they can get on credit. Yet I love seeing all the characters from her other books in one place doing their shopping. A fun read.
hopegirl0727's review against another edition
3.0
The lesson here is that if you don't actually get paid for the goods you sell, your shop goes under.
A worthy lesson.
A worthy lesson.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
5.0
I never really read Potter when I was a child. I'm not sure why. I did read Peter Rabbit. I have some of the illustrations. Anyway, after reading Allison Lurie's essay about Potter, I decided to check out more her books. This book is extremely timely and far more than just a children's book.
larrys's review against another edition
2.0
I don't think this story is structured very well because of Potter's insistence that she include her local grocer. The original script was changed and now it's tacked on at the end. Honestly, I wanted more from those creepy-ass candles, dropping like ghosts beside the mice.
As it is, the main story is an idealisation of capitalism, the way we all wish capitalism still worked. It's a bit of a sombre read now we're suffering through what is hopefully late stage capitalism.
As it is, the main story is an idealisation of capitalism, the way we all wish capitalism still worked. It's a bit of a sombre read now we're suffering through what is hopefully late stage capitalism.
csd17's review against another edition
3.0
Just cute+ a little lesson in economics. Made me want to read them all and watch Miss Potter.
lauraellis's review against another edition
4.0
As a child I liked the illustrations and the idea that a cat and a dog might keep a shop together -- I was always sorry their shop failed.
emkoshka's review against another edition
4.0
Real world economics intrudes into the farmyard community as Ginger and Pickles realise the consequences of providing unlimited store credit to their customers. Truly! Lots of old favourite characters make cute cameos as they go about their free-for-all shopping.
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