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helen123's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
skipper1513's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rahenus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hedrigall's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 stars
*Spoiler Free Review*
Reading this in preparation for a Hook Halloween costume, I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I really enjoyed my time with this book.
Telling James Hook’s side of the story, I don’t think I can look at the Peter Pan mythos the same way ever again. Christina Henry crafts an engrossing portrayal of Peter Pan and the evil side of perpetual youth: Lack of morality, acceptance of violence, selective memory, self-absorbed.
I tried keeping the mentality of the possibly unreliable narrator in the beginning of the story, but quickly forgot about that as I got lost in the plot. This may be worth a reread when I’m not distracted by the raw emotions I felt.
I might have a somewhat empty grievance with this book. I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that you know how this book ends: The Pan plot as we know it begins. But the story I read was so harrowing provocative that I find myself wanting *more* resolution, more catharsis for Jamie’s plight. I’ve never read the original Pan novel, but somehow I don’t think Hook does very well for himself in the end. Maybe I just have to accept that, that Peter gets a happily-everafter.
Is it petty to take away half a star because I want more continuation/relief from what is essentially an alt-prequel? Maybe. Is it remarkable that an author can write such an alt-prequel that makes me dissatisfied with the nature of its sequel property? Absolutely, bravo. That should be recognized. I may even edit this later and give it the 5 stars solely on that fact alone, but I can’t discount the lack of resolution I felt coming fresh out of the story. I want to ask, what will THIS Hook that I’ve come to know do now,
Additional notes:
-Wanted to reiterate how much I loved Peter’s portrayal and a refreshing take on the Youth vs Adulthood dynamic
-This novel was apparently a semifinalist on Goodreads for Best Horror, and while I wouldn’t call myself exactly scared anywhere in the story, there was definitely some horrified looks at my Kindle screen.
*Spoiler Free Review*
Reading this in preparation for a Hook Halloween costume, I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I really enjoyed my time with this book.
Telling James Hook’s side of the story, I don’t think I can look at the Peter Pan mythos the same way ever again. Christina Henry crafts an engrossing portrayal of Peter Pan and the evil side of perpetual youth: Lack of morality, acceptance of violence, selective memory, self-absorbed.
I tried keeping the mentality of the possibly unreliable narrator in the beginning of the story, but quickly forgot about that as I got lost in the plot. This may be worth a reread when I’m not distracted by the raw emotions I felt.
I might have a somewhat empty grievance with this book. I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that you know how this book ends: The Pan plot as we know it begins. But the story I read was so harrowing provocative that I find myself wanting *more* resolution, more catharsis for Jamie’s plight. I’ve never read the original Pan novel, but somehow I don’t think Hook does very well for himself in the end. Maybe I just have to accept that, that Peter gets a happily-everafter.
Is it petty to take away half a star because I want more continuation/relief from what is essentially an alt-prequel? Maybe. Is it remarkable that an author can write such an alt-prequel that makes me dissatisfied with the nature of its sequel property? Absolutely, bravo. That should be recognized. I may even edit this later and give it the 5 stars solely on that fact alone, but I can’t discount the lack of resolution I felt coming fresh out of the story. I want to ask, what will THIS Hook that I’ve come to know do now,
Additional notes:
-Wanted to reiterate how much I loved Peter’s portrayal and a refreshing take on the Youth vs Adulthood dynamic
-This novel was apparently a semifinalist on Goodreads for Best Horror, and while I wouldn’t call myself exactly scared anywhere in the story, there was definitely some horrified looks at my Kindle screen.
tashajade14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
frankly_just_sam's review against another edition
4.5
Beautiful messaging about what growing up really means.
fxank62's review against another edition
5.0
“This isn’t a wonderful place for boys to play and have adventures and stay young for always. It’s a killing place, and we’re all just soldiers in Peter’s war.”
This book was absolutely amazing. As a HUGE Peter Pan fan I had to read this the moment I heard about it.
This story serves as an origin story for Captain Hook. Taking place before Wendy, Michael and John come to Neverland. Jamie (Captain Hook) was the first child Peter had taken from the other place. He's been on Neverland just as long as Peter and is Peters "favorite". But being there the longest means he has seen lots of boys come to Neverland and eventually die on Neverland or grow and become pirates. He cares for the boys and is basically the true leader of the boys. Peter just wants to play and have fun, he doesn't care if the boys die or are hungry. He just wants them to love and blindly follow him. But when Jamie starts protecting and keeping the youngest boy close to him Peter grows frustrated and begins to do anything to get Jamie's attention back, even if it means killing Charlie.
This book was a rollercoaster. From the new discoveries with each chapter to the amount of deaths anything was possible. Personally, I was completely blown away in one chapter where 6 boys were killed in just one sentence. Never have I read a book that was so brutal.
I highly recommend this book and I am waiting for my copies of [b:Alice|23398606|Alice (The Chronicles of Alice, #1)|Christina Henry|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1416530621s/23398606.jpg|42955198] and [b:Red Queen|27246122|Red Queen (The Chronicles of Alice, #2)|Christina Henry|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1453056797s/27246122.jpg|47294674] to come in so I could get lost in Wonderland.
This book was absolutely amazing. As a HUGE Peter Pan fan I had to read this the moment I heard about it.
This story serves as an origin story for Captain Hook. Taking place before Wendy, Michael and John come to Neverland. Jamie (Captain Hook) was the first child Peter had taken from the other place. He's been on Neverland just as long as Peter and is Peters "favorite". But being there the longest means he has seen lots of boys come to Neverland and eventually die on Neverland or grow and become pirates. He cares for the boys and is basically the true leader of the boys. Peter just wants to play and have fun, he doesn't care if the boys die or are hungry. He just wants them to love and blindly follow him. But when Jamie starts protecting and keeping the youngest boy close to him Peter grows frustrated and begins to do anything to get Jamie's attention back, even if it means killing Charlie.
This book was a rollercoaster. From the new discoveries with each chapter to the amount of deaths anything was possible. Personally, I was completely blown away in one chapter where 6 boys were killed in just one sentence. Never have I read a book that was so brutal.
I highly recommend this book and I am waiting for my copies of [b:Alice|23398606|Alice (The Chronicles of Alice, #1)|Christina Henry|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1416530621s/23398606.jpg|42955198] and [b:Red Queen|27246122|Red Queen (The Chronicles of Alice, #2)|Christina Henry|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1453056797s/27246122.jpg|47294674] to come in so I could get lost in Wonderland.
nicoletheis's review against another edition
5.0
Hab's geliebt. <3
Und es war so interessant Peter Pan mal aus einer anderen Perspektive zu sehen und erleben.
Hätte nicht gedacht, dass es mir so gut gefallen würde.
Und es war so interessant Peter Pan mal aus einer anderen Perspektive zu sehen und erleben.
Hätte nicht gedacht, dass es mir so gut gefallen würde.
amber2976's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
taryn_hale's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5