Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

12 reviews

oceanwriter's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I've seen the Disney movie, I've seen two different productions of the musical, I've watched Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and I've watched/read other movies and books that retold the story, yet until now, I'd never actually read the source material. I have to admit, I've liked many of the other versions/adaptions better. 

I feel as though a book like this needs no recap, so I'll go right into it.
 
I never expected the pacing to be so fast even though it's a children's book. Maybe being familiar with the plot is part of the reason, but I felt like whenever I blinked I was on a new scene. A lot of the material hasn't aged well, either, which being a classic comes to little surprise yet never fails to catch me off guard. Still, I adore the premise and always have, so I'm glad to have finally read the original novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexism

Moderate: Violence, Death, and Misogyny

Minor: Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment

mdwsn27's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexism, Abandonment, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and Child abuse

peggyluwho's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Violence and Misogyny

Minor: Abandonment

mcmeiss's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Violence

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Animal death

mskingbean69's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Animal cruelty, Abandonment, Cultural appropriation, Ableism, Misogyny, and Body horror

soph22's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Just too sad for me, I'm afraid. Maybe it’s because I’m so used to the Disney version, but I found Peter less charming and a bit of a brat. Either way, I liked the more positive note the movie ended on. I did however enjoy the unusual narration style.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Colonisation, Murder, and Fatphobia

i_write_on_occasion's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Despite the questionable and dated parts, it was an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny

Minor: Death, Child death, and Abandonment

pata's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Sexism

kfridaysandwiches's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Stalking, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Bullying, and Adult/minor relationship

ok7a's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment and Toxic friendship

Minor: Cannibalism