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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-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:
Complicated
hopeful
reflective
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
I remember this book different girl is 10?!?!?!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
fast-paced
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 stars
Believe it or not, I don’t think I’ve ever read Tuck Everlasting before. In my defense, I grew up in Canada and it wasn’t quite a classic yet when I was in elementary school! I enjoyed Alexis Bledel’s narration. I felt the story held up very well over time- which is a rare thing in these days- though there are some things, like hanging for murder, that don’t translate well in the 21st century. I’m glad I listened to this book and feel like it’s one I’ll revisit again!
Believe it or not, I don’t think I’ve ever read Tuck Everlasting before. In my defense, I grew up in Canada and it wasn’t quite a classic yet when I was in elementary school! I enjoyed Alexis Bledel’s narration. I felt the story held up very well over time- which is a rare thing in these days- though there are some things, like hanging for murder, that don’t translate well in the 21st century. I’m glad I listened to this book and feel like it’s one I’ll revisit again!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
✨Thank you Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this beautiful new edition early!
When I was little, about ten or so, I was given the luxury of a cassette player in my own room. I can still remember the click of the drawer, settling the little plastic brick into place in the machine, the soft not-quite-silence before the first words began.
“Macmillan Audio presents: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Narrated by Peter Thomas.” Each line its own sentence, released into the dark of my room. An invisible curtain opening in my mind.
On a summer night, with window open to support the efforts of an aggressive ceiling fan, my audiobooks often had a natural accompaniment from the woods outside my house. The trill of cicadas and crickets, the percussive work of a woodpecker, the soft call of an owl.
I was captivated by Natalie Babbitt’s fantastical and wise words. The Search for Delicious was another repeated listen.
First published in 1975, before I was born, I listened to the 50th anniversary edition as a 35 year-old adult. Contemporary author Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), talks about the uncanny and inevitable passing of time in her forward for the 50th Anniversary Edition.
With the bulk of this dual perspective told through the eyes of ten-year-old Winnie, this book has always deserved a female voice. There’s something incredibly special about hearing one of my favorite stories read by the actress who played Winnie in the 2002 film adaptation.
From the start, Alexis Bledel’s clear and musical voice wraps around Babbitt’s beautiful description of Tree Gap, inviting you inside the story.
If you’re new to the book, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re returning after years away, you’ll discover an old friend with new things to teach you.
When I was little, about ten or so, I was given the luxury of a cassette player in my own room. I can still remember the click of the drawer, settling the little plastic brick into place in the machine, the soft not-quite-silence before the first words began.
“Macmillan Audio presents: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Narrated by Peter Thomas.” Each line its own sentence, released into the dark of my room. An invisible curtain opening in my mind.
On a summer night, with window open to support the efforts of an aggressive ceiling fan, my audiobooks often had a natural accompaniment from the woods outside my house. The trill of cicadas and crickets, the percussive work of a woodpecker, the soft call of an owl.
I was captivated by Natalie Babbitt’s fantastical and wise words. The Search for Delicious was another repeated listen.
First published in 1975, before I was born, I listened to the 50th anniversary edition as a 35 year-old adult. Contemporary author Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), talks about the uncanny and inevitable passing of time in her forward for the 50th Anniversary Edition.
With the bulk of this dual perspective told through the eyes of ten-year-old Winnie, this book has always deserved a female voice. There’s something incredibly special about hearing one of my favorite stories read by the actress who played Winnie in the 2002 film adaptation.
From the start, Alexis Bledel’s clear and musical voice wraps around Babbitt’s beautiful description of Tree Gap, inviting you inside the story.
If you’re new to the book, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re returning after years away, you’ll discover an old friend with new things to teach you.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced