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hollygolightly23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Colonial perspective gave a different lens compared to when reading it as a child.
arnavbh9's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Love the cute magical vibes although the depiction of foreigners seemed off
museofbibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Rereading this series as an adult makes me realized how... terribly dangerous their adventures are... Honestly it's a miracle they still alive without any serious scars, and somehow their parents don't really make a big deal😂
One of my question through reading the book is how many suitcases of canned food did they bring to their adventures? Seriously tho, all they do, besides the adventure obviously, is opening dozens of canned food yet they never ran out of food😂
One of my question through reading the book is how many suitcases of canned food did they bring to their adventures? Seriously tho, all they do, besides the adventure obviously, is opening dozens of canned food yet they never ran out of food😂
prakruthi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
finsternuss's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
1mmeowsmorales's review
5.0
Short and cute, clearly meant for younger readers but I still enjoy the nostalgia.
samanthawattam's review
5.0
Like generations of children I fell in love with reading largely due to Enid Blyton and she hasn’t lost the ability to enchant. The eighth and last in the Adventure series and very conveniently after having had a bad bout of influenza Dinah, Philip, Jack, and Lucy-Ann (accompanied by Kiki, the parrot) are sent away on vacation on doctor’s orders for convalescence - cue an adventure. They set off to Barira, near the borders of Syria, and board a river launch accompanied by guide Tala and Philip acquires a devoted fan in local boy Oola who proves mighty useful in a tight spot.
Enid Blyton is a master at spinning a fun and exciting yarn at which the children are centre stage very quickly the adults are incapacitated in some way and they are on their own. I love the way she includes the wildlife including a major part for Kiki, the parrot. I hope the current and future generations of children still continue to enjoy Enid Blyton because she is still worthy of attention.
Enid Blyton is a master at spinning a fun and exciting yarn at which the children are centre stage very quickly the adults are incapacitated in some way and they are on their own. I love the way she includes the wildlife including a major part for Kiki, the parrot. I hope the current and future generations of children still continue to enjoy Enid Blyton because she is still worthy of attention.
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