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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Published well over a hundred years ago now (1866), Beatrix Potter presented her readers with a less-than-idyllic rural England from the perspective of a host of anthropomorphised animals. Known for her mycology and botany work, Potter was an astute observer and sketcher of the natural world prior to creating her much-loved stories. She was incredibly gifted in this field.
This, the first in the series, sees Peter, the only boy of a single-parent family (dad was eaten by Mr. McGregor and his wife) being sternly warned by his mother to not enter the Mr. McGregor's garden. His sisters dutifully follow orders but Peter, being a little arse-hat, scampers off before his mother seems to have even left to do the shopping.
It is not long before he is discovered and chased by Mr. McGregor and although he eventually escapes, it comes at the cost of him losing his shoes and delightful blue jacket. Full of tears when he arrives home, mum provides little comfort and certainly no consolation. Instead he’s put to bed with some camomile tea and no bread and milk like his sisters. Just so!
Potter’s story and her delightful watercolours were decades ahead of their time and still stand the test of time to this day. Stick to the books though; he’s even an even bigger arse-hat on TV…
This, the first in the series, sees Peter, the only boy of a single-parent family (dad was eaten by Mr. McGregor and his wife) being sternly warned by his mother to not enter the Mr. McGregor's garden. His sisters dutifully follow orders but Peter, being a little arse-hat, scampers off before his mother seems to have even left to do the shopping.
It is not long before he is discovered and chased by Mr. McGregor and although he eventually escapes, it comes at the cost of him losing his shoes and delightful blue jacket. Full of tears when he arrives home, mum provides little comfort and certainly no consolation. Instead he’s put to bed with some camomile tea and no bread and milk like his sisters. Just so!
Potter’s story and her delightful watercolours were decades ahead of their time and still stand the test of time to this day. Stick to the books though; he’s even an even bigger arse-hat on TV…
adventurous
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Peter Rabbit is adorable and whimsical, what can we say?
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a very, very light read, but...
I just love how all the characters are cute furry animals! I read these when I was a child and did enjoy it but didn't pay much attention to them. But now, I just felt so happy re-reading these. I tried to take notes, but I didn't manage. I just wanted to enjoy it and live in the magic that Beatrix Potter.
I just love how all the characters are cute furry animals! I read these when I was a child and did enjoy it but didn't pay much attention to them. But now, I just felt so happy re-reading these. I tried to take notes, but I didn't manage. I just wanted to enjoy it and live in the magic that Beatrix Potter.
How wonderful it is to snuggle up with my little grandson and introduce him to the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit. Since he listens about as well as Peter, maybe this story will resonate with him.
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted