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arieslofi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Sexism
genevarsmith's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.0
When not analyzing too much into it, it is an easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Violence
bad_bookworm_h's review against another edition
3.0
This really reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. Overall, it was nice to go on an adventure with the Lost Boys and visit Neverland, but at times I was a little confused.
The language used to refer to indigenous people is very in keeping with what was acceptable at the time of the book being wrote (in terms of general racism and racial slurs) and so would be deemed as offensive today which may influence some people as to whether or not they want to pick this up.
The language used to refer to indigenous people is very in keeping with what was acceptable at the time of the book being wrote (in terms of general racism and racial slurs) and so would be deemed as offensive today which may influence some people as to whether or not they want to pick this up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Colonisation
quinn_13's review against another edition
adventurous
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, and Racial slurs
readingthroughthelists's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Peter Pan is the type of book that I imagine children enjoy but do not understand. Because (in the words of a friend) it’s not really a children’s book--it’s a book for adults about childhood and the childhood imagination. Children will no doubt be entertained by the Neverland adventures, but I doubt many of them will really understand their deeper implications. I think Barrie’s assessment of the casual, innocent cruelty of children is accurate, as well as the way children will play-act adult roles like “Father” and “Mother” around other children.
As I read, I thought about whether I would ever try and teach Peter Pan in the classroom. I finally decided on ‘no.’ Not only for the aforementioned reasons, but also because the blatant sexism and racism would have to be addressed and that would take most of the fun out of it.
As I read, I thought about whether I would ever try and teach Peter Pan in the classroom. I finally decided on ‘no.’ Not only for the aforementioned reasons, but also because the blatant sexism and racism would have to be addressed and that would take most of the fun out of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
elsakern's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny
batmayne_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The original peter pan is much more dark and intricate then the beloved disney movie we grew up with. I would say the closest adaptation would be the 2004 petter pan. All the characters have amazing traits. Most of all i was intrigued by Tiger Lily being the leader and was a fearsome opponent. Hooks back story is left to the imagination but is given very sad hints to his life. Peter is the most darkest character and i would say the true villian og the story. Peter is the embodiment of mommy issues and acts like a very violent toddler.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, and Death
bookish_bry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Peter Pan really isn't a book for me. I can't really connect with any of the characters and the plot is purposefully disjointed at times. It's a classic of course, but not for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Blood and Death
There is a good amount of death mentioned, but it's not focused on a lot. Also, it may just be me but,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
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Stalking, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Bullying, and Adult/minor relationship