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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
While the storyline was good, I had a hard time liking Peter this time around. Even in the ending wasn't as tidy as I would have hoped. For these who enjoy the story of Peter Pan, this is a great way to return to Neverland.
Had to check to make sure I wasn't accidentally reading only the one star reviews....people don't seem to like this one as much, but it sure looks interesting.
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4.5 stars
All those one and two star reviews had me braced for something dreadful. But it wasn't.
Guys (and gals), Peter Pan in Scarlet is not a mistake. It is positively magical.
It has been a few years since I read the original [b:Peter Pan|34268|Peter Pan|J.M. Barrie|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1337714526s/34268.jpg|1358908], and what memories I have are rather dim and colored by Peter Pan whacking older Lost Boys. It was a strange, beautiful book, a children's story yet inappropriate for children.
Peter Pan in Scarlet carries that strange, beautiful, childish magic but remains appropriate for a younger audience.
Plot
Peter Pan in Scarlet takes place 20 or so years after Peter Pan. Wendy and the Lost Boys have grown up, had families, experienced World War 1. However, dreams of Neverland haunt their sleep and the increasing feeling that something is wrong. Could Peter be in danger? Together, they decide to return and save Neverland one more time.
Thoughts
Peter Pan in Scarlet is not, perhaps, on the same level as Peter Pan. It gains much of its charm from taking familiar, beloved characters and giving them a twist. From a certain point, I can see why readers who love the familiar [a:J.M. Barrie|5255014|J.M. Barrie|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1318047214p2/5255014.jpg] characters might object. These are not just the Lost Boys, but the Lost Boys Grown Up And Come Back. They're doctors and judges and fathers. But they are also, thanks to the magic of childhood, little boys who like adventures and getting covered in mud. They are Darling Boys now and Lost Boys.
And I loved them.
I like the glimpses of them as men at the beginning and their clever transition back to boyhood. I like the new fairy and the hunt for treasure. I like the return of old villains and the lessons about adulthood. I like Wendy, who is the ever present mother but very much an adventuress herself. I like parents who have not truly abandoned their children and hope from the bittersweet ending of the first book. Hope but tears...because not all our favorite characters appear in this story, and pain because war is not a pretty thing.
I found this book aroused my imagination and excitement like the predecessor, but instead of ending with, "huh", I felt magic.
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4.5 stars
All those one and two star reviews had me braced for something dreadful. But it wasn't.
Guys (and gals), Peter Pan in Scarlet is not a mistake. It is positively magical.
It has been a few years since I read the original [b:Peter Pan|34268|Peter Pan|J.M. Barrie|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1337714526s/34268.jpg|1358908], and what memories I have are rather dim and colored by Peter Pan whacking older Lost Boys. It was a strange, beautiful book, a children's story yet inappropriate for children.
Peter Pan in Scarlet carries that strange, beautiful, childish magic but remains appropriate for a younger audience.
Plot
Peter Pan in Scarlet takes place 20 or so years after Peter Pan. Wendy and the Lost Boys have grown up, had families, experienced World War 1. However, dreams of Neverland haunt their sleep and the increasing feeling that something is wrong. Could Peter be in danger? Together, they decide to return and save Neverland one more time.
Thoughts
Peter Pan in Scarlet is not, perhaps, on the same level as Peter Pan. It gains much of its charm from taking familiar, beloved characters and giving them a twist. From a certain point, I can see why readers who love the familiar [a:J.M. Barrie|5255014|J.M. Barrie|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1318047214p2/5255014.jpg] characters might object. These are not just the Lost Boys, but the Lost Boys Grown Up And Come Back. They're doctors and judges and fathers. But they are also, thanks to the magic of childhood, little boys who like adventures and getting covered in mud. They are Darling Boys now and Lost Boys.
And I loved them.
I like the glimpses of them as men at the beginning and their clever transition back to boyhood. I like the new fairy and the hunt for treasure. I like the return of old villains and the lessons about adulthood. I like Wendy, who is the ever present mother but very much an adventuress herself. I like parents who have not truly abandoned their children and hope from the bittersweet ending of the first book. Hope but tears...because not all our favorite characters appear in this story, and pain because war is not a pretty thing.
I found this book aroused my imagination and excitement like the predecessor, but instead of ending with, "huh", I felt magic.
I was really upset when I first heard about this book. How can a sequel not written by Barrie compare to the original? But I was so pleasantly surprised. It was such a great tribute. Full of whimsy and magic as well.
"Peter Pan in Scarlet" didn't appeal to me as much as I hoped, despite a nice narration done by Tim Curry in the audiobook version. The story takes quite some time building to a point of interest, unlike the original J.M. Barrie works. It seemed that many, including Peter Pan himself, acted distinctly out of character, save for perhaps the last third of the novel, which actually kept and held my attention all the way until the end. However, the buildup to that point took a long time, and while I think McGaughrean is a decent writer, I don't think she captured the magic of the franchise and the characters compared to some Peter Pan adaptations I've seen or read.
The premise of the story revolves around Wendy and the gang returning to Neverland after nightmares begin leaking out of the area. They have to don children's clothing (this seemed implausible to me) in order to return to their child like selves to return to Neverland, and see what was wrong with Peter. Neverland itself is in disarray, and many believe that Hook is dead after Peter made sure the Croc devoured him. But nothing is as it seems, and Peter's strange behavior has many of his old friends worried for him. The twist in the story was interesting, but it came at such a late point that it was hard to hold interest up until it happened. There were scenes that I really loved in the median between, such as the encounter with the fairies, but those scenes were far and too few to match to the alluring pull of the original stories.
I think if you really love the charm J.M. Barrie's works, it may be wise to skip this story, because it may disappoint the dearest Peter Pan fans. I liked parts of it, but not enough to read the story more than once.
Overall score: 2/5
The premise of the story revolves around Wendy and the gang returning to Neverland after nightmares begin leaking out of the area. They have to don children's clothing (this seemed implausible to me) in order to return to their child like selves to return to Neverland, and see what was wrong with Peter. Neverland itself is in disarray, and many believe that Hook is dead after Peter made sure the Croc devoured him. But nothing is as it seems, and Peter's strange behavior has many of his old friends worried for him. The twist in the story was interesting, but it came at such a late point that it was hard to hold interest up until it happened. There were scenes that I really loved in the median between, such as the encounter with the fairies, but those scenes were far and too few to match to the alluring pull of the original stories.
I think if you really love the charm J.M. Barrie's works, it may be wise to skip this story, because it may disappoint the dearest Peter Pan fans. I liked parts of it, but not enough to read the story more than once.
Overall score: 2/5
I liked the book in some arias but I could not see where the plot was going but I would say A for effort!
This is probably the worst, most boring, morbid, and depressing book I have ever read. It takes all the characters you've loved during your child hood and literally ruins them! If you want to read a good peter pan themed book, read the starcatchers series. That series is written beautifully and doesn't ruin the original characters at all. You will be sooooo disappointed after you read this book.
Беше прекрасно изживяване ,но на моменти книгата ми стана леко скучна,защото почти нищо не се случваше ,,но ми хареса края.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Initial Response
...GOODNESS. That was INTENSE.
High Lights
- EVERYTHING, BASICALLY.
- Peter is still Peter. And I still loved him.
- I LOVED reentering the world of Neverland, and this time with some new worldbuilding! It was really neat to see how things had changed. The bottle of poison that seeped into the lagoon, and then EVERYWHERE. Totally evilly delightful form of worldbuilding.
- I just really love all the creativity. It's so cool, playing with all sorts of different ideas and things.
- The Lost Boys and Wendy are still hilarious. XD
- THE PLOT TWISTS. (Okay, I admit, this is a re-read, but the first time I read it, I remember being ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED at the twists. It was so much fun. :D) RAVELLO. I HATE YOU BUT I LIKE YOU. I've always had a soft spot for Captain Hook, and this made me so confused and a muddled mess of feels. It's a complicated thing. XD
- PETER TURNED INTO HOOK. This is AMAZING and makes TOTAL SENSE, but I don't know if it makes me hate Hook/Ravello even more or less. GAH HELP.
- Also, points for the fun, whimsical narration and writing style. Such a delight to read. :D
Low Lights
- Um...I don't really have any?
- There were a few gross parts, but...yeah, it wasn't a big deal at all.
- So...NOTHING.
Conclusion
This was SO much fun, and I'm SO glad I re-read this book! Peter Pan was always a favorite of mine, and this book just makes his story a thousand times better. <3 If you love Peter Pan, pirates, or books, YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.
...GOODNESS. That was INTENSE.
High Lights
- EVERYTHING, BASICALLY.
- Peter is still Peter. And I still loved him.
- I LOVED reentering the world of Neverland, and this time with some new worldbuilding! It was really neat to see how things had changed.
- I just really love all the creativity. It's so cool, playing with all sorts of different ideas and things.
- The Lost Boys and Wendy are still hilarious. XD
- THE PLOT TWISTS. (Okay, I admit, this is a re-read, but the first time I read it, I remember being ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED at the twists. It was so much fun. :D)
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- Also, points for the fun, whimsical narration and writing style. Such a delight to read. :D
Low Lights
- Um...I don't really have any?
- There were a few gross parts, but...yeah, it wasn't a big deal at all.
- So...NOTHING.
Conclusion
This was SO much fun, and I'm SO glad I re-read this book! Peter Pan was always a favorite of mine, and this book just makes his story a thousand times better. <3 If you love Peter Pan, pirates, or books, YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.
The illustrations are beautiful and the book is cleverly written. I just couldn't seem to be able to fly to neverland with them. Maybe I just was too old when I read it. If you enjoy beautiful looking books about childhood then you may really enjoy this.
Recommended for younger people or people trying to rediscover their childhood.
Recommended for younger people or people trying to rediscover their childhood.