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garvsy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Funny book at times and a lot of disgraces for pinocchio, kind of reminds me of "Lazarillo de Tormes" but lighter.
I really liked the end and you can see through the book how Pinocchio evolved.
I would not give this book to a little kid tho.
I really liked the end and you can see through the book how Pinocchio evolved.
I would not give this book to a little kid tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Child death
samumori's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nearlydeflated's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
justgraceanne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
i have SO many thoughts
the one thing i can't say, though, is that this book wasn't entertaining
full review to come once i figure out who i am, having read this at age 26 when i've only ever seen the - admittedly still scarring - Disney movie
the one thing i can't say, though, is that this book wasn't entertaining
full review to come once i figure out who i am, having read this at age 26 when i've only ever seen the - admittedly still scarring - Disney movie
duriangray's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
isabella1018's review against another edition
1.0
I read this for Italian class; super redundant, goes on for way too long.
dcommet's review against another edition
5.0
KC Green's artwork has always left such a huge impression on me and pushed me to get more abstract and emotive artistically. Here he gets to let loose and play with a story he clearly loves and spin around in ways that so funny and cute. Pinocchio being a bad boy is less annoying here, as I know people can feel about other versions of this story, and more like a charming looney tunes gag rapscallion boy when you know he just cant help falling for the next little scam or trap. And when the story turns and Pinocchio commits to being a good little boy, Im proud of the little fella! He deserves that nice little outfit! Good job Pinocchio!!
roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
Certainly not my favorite classic. It is unevenly episodic, with several points of cliff-hanger common to a story that was originally serialized, but the spread of each episode was inconsistent, and the overall plot and character development stopped, started, changed direction, redid itself. 3 stars because I can see enjoying this bit by bit and looking forward to the next installment. But it's close to 2 stars: the didacticism is heavy-handed, and the consequences are all fantastical. The consequences make for the great part of the story, but they do not give value to the didactic nature, as they are not consequences a child would actually face. As an adult, I can see the metaphorical connections, but I don't think they come through for children.