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lyratorg's review
3.0
Listening to this one was quite nice. It was read by the author. I hadn't realized how this book could help children understand death.
thart1994's review
5.0
One of the first chapter books I ever read on my own. I was so proud I tried and finished (with MAYBE 50% retention) my dad's copy of The Fellowship of the Ring in like 2nd grade.
aanntruongg's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zmorris1923's review
1.0
I seem to be finding a pattern in my reading habits since having watched The Great American Read. I find myself reading more and more of the books listed there and I find that I am wholeheartedly loving them.
Charlotte's Web is a children's book but I don't think that makes it so adults can't read it. I love children's books and I can never help myself from imagining me in the future reading to my children if I ever decided to have them. This book has a lot of lessons in it which makes sense for a children's book and it has a lot of worth as a story. There is friendship and there is a sort of plot. The story didn't have me hooked, but that's probably because it is meant for children, but the book did have me feeling a lot.
At the end of the novel when Charlotte has her children and dies, leaving Wilbur alone, I felt my heart break a little. That's something in a story which would make the children reading it cry and I understand why. It's a weird way to teach empathy. Or I guess it's not weird, because so many people learn to be empathetic through reading. We feel for Charlotte because she was really a great character. She was humble. She was radiant. She was terrific. And she was some spider I must say. She used her talents of writing for good uses. She was unselfish and loving and a great role model despite only being a spider. I also love that she is a spider. People hate spiders. I can't even tell if adults or children hate spiders more, but this is a good book to show that spiders aren't that bad. They have a purpose. It's also a good way to show that people's outward appearances do not determine who and what they are inside.
Overall I must say that this book was an enjoyable read. I think it's a perfect children's book and deserves the praise it receives. I think I'll be giving it a 4 out of 5 stars. Wonderful stuff.
Charlotte's Web is a children's book but I don't think that makes it so adults can't read it. I love children's books and I can never help myself from imagining me in the future reading to my children if I ever decided to have them. This book has a lot of lessons in it which makes sense for a children's book and it has a lot of worth as a story. There is friendship and there is a sort of plot. The story didn't have me hooked, but that's probably because it is meant for children, but the book did have me feeling a lot.
At the end of the novel when Charlotte has her children and dies, leaving Wilbur alone, I felt my heart break a little. That's something in a story which would make the children reading it cry and I understand why. It's a weird way to teach empathy. Or I guess it's not weird, because so many people learn to be empathetic through reading. We feel for Charlotte because she was really a great character. She was humble. She was radiant. She was terrific. And she was some spider I must say. She used her talents of writing for good uses. She was unselfish and loving and a great role model despite only being a spider. I also love that she is a spider. People hate spiders. I can't even tell if adults or children hate spiders more, but this is a good book to show that spiders aren't that bad. They have a purpose. It's also a good way to show that people's outward appearances do not determine who and what they are inside.
Overall I must say that this book was an enjoyable read. I think it's a perfect children's book and deserves the praise it receives. I think I'll be giving it a 4 out of 5 stars. Wonderful stuff.
ems616's review
5.0
I've seen the movie many times when I was young, but never read the book. It's a great story!
buzzinfly's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Bullying and Excrement
starlight5107's review
5.0
Obviously a classic! Very emotional at the end, I think the first time I have seen my daughter cry at a book. Amazing how words can make us feel so deeply!
mollymcneillo's review
4.0
it’s one of the first books i remember reading. i started crying so hard when charlotte died i had to sit out of watching the movie in first grade. this book will always have a soft spot in my heart.