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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My abuelito was an anglophile and that was passed along to me as well.
Loved Enid Blyton and this series of her was great.
Wonder how George would be written about today.
Loved Enid Blyton and this series of her was great.
Wonder how George would be written about today.
Just read it for old times sake. Loved these books growing up as a nine or ten year old.
Have the whole series gave them to my daughter. Also remember rushing home to watch the tv series as well. Been some spoofs as well. (How dare they tarnish End Blyton's stories)
Have the whole series gave them to my daughter. Also remember rushing home to watch the tv series as well. Been some spoofs as well. (How dare they tarnish End Blyton's stories)
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
i just don’t love enid blyton's writing but i’m also not the intended audience anymore
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I grew up with this series and others by Enid Blyton, and always really enjoyed my reading experience. I was curious to see what I'd think of them as an adult, and I'm honestly surprised how much I ended up enjoying this.
Does it hold up on reread?
For the most part, I'd say yes. It's definitely dated, both in the language and the way gender expectations are handled. George doesn't want to be considered a girl because she likes to do the things that boys like to do. George definitely looks down on Anne, who is sometimes referred to as a baby because she's more scared than the rest. But there are also moments where Blyton pushes back against this, by making it known that Dick used to cry too when George states that boys never cry. However, the story itself is still a fun adventure, with tight pacing and a nice group of characters, and the kind of writing that makes it very easy to read.
Does it hold up on reread?
For the most part, I'd say yes. It's definitely dated, both in the language and the way gender expectations are handled. George doesn't want to be considered a girl because she likes to do the things that boys like to do. George definitely looks down on Anne, who is sometimes referred to as a baby because she's more scared than the rest. But there are also moments where Blyton pushes back against this, by making it known that Dick used to cry too when George states that boys never cry. However, the story itself is still a fun adventure, with tight pacing and a nice group of characters, and the kind of writing that makes it very easy to read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was grinning from ear to ear at the end. Tim and George's relationship is goals. I love my dog that much.
Awesome book. I felt all warm and fuzzy while reading it.
Awesome book. I felt all warm and fuzzy while reading it.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No