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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland And Other Stories by John Tenniel, Amanda Kirk, Lewis Carroll
thetashc's review against another edition
2.0
A thorough collection of Lewis Carroll’s various works. This time includes his stories such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Sylvia and Bruno, as well as many verses, letters, articles, puzzles and more.
I didn’t enjoy reading the majority of his work unfortunately. I liked Alice and some of the verse, however the rest was often too confusing, or boring, or arrogant. Lewis Carroll had a biting tongue and knew how to use it. He seemed overly fond of children and the amount of time he spent describing them and doting on them made me uncomfortable. However, I want to put that down to a difference in cultures over time so as not to jump to any unfair conclusions. He quite obviously an intelligent man who enjoyed challenging people, however he voiced his opinion in an aggravatingly arrogant and condescending manner that has caused me to greatly dislike him and his writing.
I didn’t enjoy reading the majority of his work unfortunately. I liked Alice and some of the verse, however the rest was often too confusing, or boring, or arrogant. Lewis Carroll had a biting tongue and knew how to use it. He seemed overly fond of children and the amount of time he spent describing them and doting on them made me uncomfortable. However, I want to put that down to a difference in cultures over time so as not to jump to any unfair conclusions. He quite obviously an intelligent man who enjoyed challenging people, however he voiced his opinion in an aggravatingly arrogant and condescending manner that has caused me to greatly dislike him and his writing.
natalie001's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lindakat's review against another edition
5.0
It took me an entire year, Christmas to Christmas to finish this tomb of a book but I am thrilled I did. I know Lewis Carroll isn't for everyone but to me, he will go down as one of the greatest authors of his time. I love the witticisms, the vibrancy in his depictions of settings and characters, in the stunning make-believe, but most of all I love the symbolism, the double meanings, and the sheer genius of his works.
From the well known Alice to the sweet fairies of Sylvie and Bruno to the clever knights and their riddles to the hilarious anecdotes in the miscellany section of the book, I read every word and am richer for it.
From the well known Alice to the sweet fairies of Sylvie and Bruno to the clever knights and their riddles to the hilarious anecdotes in the miscellany section of the book, I read every word and am richer for it.
kylieayn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
nicolebookish's review against another edition
5.0
I love Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & this is a gorgeous B&N edition!
erkiiich's review against another edition
1.0
I only read the stories in the beginning that were about Alice and unfortunately I'm not a fan. I do not know wether I'll continue this book in the future as it is huuuge and because I did not like his most beloved stories. Although it is a pretty book so it will still be on my shelf.
bearunderthecypresses's review against another edition
4.0
Another great nighttime storytime read with David.
caroline_carnivorous's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classic book I have read, and judging by only the cover, it's absolutely astounding. Cute and pink with wonderful artwork, and pages dipped in gold which gives the pages that ''old'' vintage feeling! The first two parts of the book is of course the Alice books - I finished those in a day each, it was wonderful reliving my childhood, and also learning more about the books, as the Disney and Tim Burton movies are just mere interpretations. I loved the books even more! The next two parts are the Sylvie and Bruno books, which were wonderful and cute! Really recommend those if you like the Alice books, but are heavier to read as they are longer and with no pictures – So I wouldn’t really recommend it to a younger child. But the fun doesn’t end here! There’s LOTS of other goodies to discover. Verses, puzzles, poems, stories, and a big ‘’miscellany’’ chunk with lots of fun stuff! There are even mathematical problems and equations or those who are smart enough! Riddles and guides are also included. So if you’re a fan of Mr. Lewis Carroll and Victorian literature, get this book at once! At only $18, it’s even worth it if you just buy it just to read the Alice stories! Here in Norway they sell some books from the Leatherbound Classic series for a whopping $41.50 each! I bought this and another book from the series, and with shipping the total was only $54.50! So I will continue ordering from Barnes & Noble in the future! Hope to collect all the books one day. What are you waiting for? Click Add to Bag now!! Happy reading! - Caroline Carnivorous
jenrussell22's review against another edition
5.0
I have only read the Alice in Wonderland story and have not finished the rest of the book.