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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3,5 stars
The best aspect of Peter Pan is how the atmosphere and tone evokes feelings that are perfectly in sync with the themes and concepts. There's a sense of whimsy, innocence, nostalgia, adventure and even bitterness. Neverland is unique and imaginative and the fictional world seems to bleed into reality.
The plot and characters are lacking, but the characters are symbolic because of what they represent. Peter Pan is morally grey. He is a self-absorbed child who is mischievous and doesn't care about consequences, but has moments of naivety and goodness. Captain Hook is meant to be the antagonist, but at times, Peter's dark side wins out. There's not much to say about the rest of the characters, aside from the following: the Darling parents are a riot, Nana is a treasure and Tinkerbell is so sassy.
This book is a product of its time and there is racism and sexism.
The ending is bittersweet, but I have issues with it.
This is a childhood classic that will appeal to both children and adults. On the surface, it's an adventure story about a boy who doesn't grow up, but there's a deeper meaning and so much to unpack.
“All children, except one, grow up.”
The best aspect of Peter Pan is how the atmosphere and tone evokes feelings that are perfectly in sync with the themes and concepts. There's a sense of whimsy, innocence, nostalgia, adventure and even bitterness. Neverland is unique and imaginative and the fictional world seems to bleed into reality.
The plot and characters are lacking, but the characters are symbolic because of what they represent. Peter Pan is morally grey. He is a self-absorbed child who is mischievous and doesn't care about consequences, but has moments of naivety and goodness. Captain Hook is meant to be the antagonist, but at times, Peter's dark side wins out. There's not much to say about the rest of the characters, aside from the following: the Darling parents are a riot, Nana is a treasure and Tinkerbell is so sassy.
This book is a product of its time and there is racism and sexism.
The ending is bittersweet, but I have issues with it.
Spoiler
Wendy is seen as a mother in Neverland, which is weird because she's still a child. When she grows up, she can't go to Neverland, so her female descendants take on her cleaning responsibilities, which is sexist. The bittersweet aspect is Peter Pan's loneliness. While people grow up and the world changes, there’s something sad about the fact that he remains the same and even forgets.This is a childhood classic that will appeal to both children and adults. On the surface, it's an adventure story about a boy who doesn't grow up, but there's a deeper meaning and so much to unpack.
“To die will be an awfully big adventure.”
This book needs to be read twice in your life: once as a child and the next as an adult. The book is meta in a why many people don’t see. The book constantly show how children are joyful and innocent, but also that they’re heartless.
Wendy, John, and Micheal forget about their parents in Neverland and even start to believe Wendy is there true mother. While in this amazing world, they don’t even think about the misery their parents face. Peter Pan also hates mothers every time they are mentioned (besides Wendy) and even continues to dislike them when he sees how much thy actually care about their children.
There is the heartless of these children through many murderers of pirates. Peter Pan brags about who he kills and the Lost Boys follow that example. It’s merciless and they don’t give what they do a second thought.
The parents and comments from the narrator shows that they recognize these thing and still love them. Every though their kids unknowingly use them.
Wendy, John, and Micheal forget about their parents in Neverland and even start to believe Wendy is there true mother. While in this amazing world, they don’t even think about the misery their parents face. Peter Pan also hates mothers every time they are mentioned (besides Wendy) and even continues to dislike them when he sees how much thy actually care about their children.
There is the heartless of these children through many murderers of pirates. Peter Pan brags about who he kills and the Lost Boys follow that example. It’s merciless and they don’t give what they do a second thought.
The parents and comments from the narrator shows that they recognize these thing and still love them. Every though their kids unknowingly use them.
lighthearted
medium-paced
This book was wonderful - magical and imaginative just like the movie I grew up with! A great read for families and adults looking to remind themselves of the magic of youth.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this first time read. Of course, I knew Disney’s version, so to go through the actual book was delightful. As with most books of this time period, some of the language regarding different races and ethnicities are outdated and a little stereotypical. All things aside, it was a wonderful children’s story. Jim Dale is a fantastic narrator and I loved the voices he created as he brought the characters to life!
adventurous
dark
fast-paced