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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I love this book soso much the vibes are so perfect and it’s like a dunk in a pond except if the world was cold and the pond was warm
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read it better now than I did when I was 7. Good book.
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Glad I read this! It's a classic I see referenced often so I wanted to understand it. It's very comforting, cozy in a very British countryside way, and detailed. I was surprised at how well-developed all the animals are as characters, and charmed by the little semi-human world they inhabited alongside humans. Very funny stories that did generally blend together into a linear narrative. Mole and Rat's friendship is sweet, and the wild adventures and weaknesses of Mr. Toad were delightful.
The only negative is that while the stories would make a great read-aloud book for parents and their children, the language is so obscurely ornate that I can't imagine today's kids understanding it. I don't have children, but I have done quite a bit of reading with and to kids in my life/various jobs so far, so I don't think I'm way off base there. The content of the stories would be entertaining to kids but not necessarily decipherable for them now, I think. I suppose that's just a change in the sort of language/vocabulary shift that's happened since it was written. Not that there isn't plenty of other excellent children's literature out there beyond this!
The only negative is that while the stories would make a great read-aloud book for parents and their children, the language is so obscurely ornate that I can't imagine today's kids understanding it. I don't have children, but I have done quite a bit of reading with and to kids in my life/various jobs so far, so I don't think I'm way off base there. The content of the stories would be entertaining to kids but not necessarily decipherable for them now, I think. I suppose that's just a change in the sort of language/vocabulary shift that's happened since it was written. Not that there isn't plenty of other excellent children's literature out there beyond this!