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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of childhood adventure and the bittersweet nature of growing up. The story of Peter, the boy who never grows up, is filled with whimsical characters and enchanting descriptions of Neverland.
Peter's character is complex and slightly tragic; while he embodies joy and freedom, his refusal to grow up isolates him from those who care for him. This eternal youth, though magical, leads to loneliness and a lack of deeper connections.
Overall, "Peter Pan" is a poignant exploration of imagination and the delicate balance between the joy of youth and the inevitability of growing up, making it a must-read for anyone who believes in the magic of dreams.
Peter's character is complex and slightly tragic; while he embodies joy and freedom, his refusal to grow up isolates him from those who care for him. This eternal youth, though magical, leads to loneliness and a lack of deeper connections.
Overall, "Peter Pan" is a poignant exploration of imagination and the delicate balance between the joy of youth and the inevitability of growing up, making it a must-read for anyone who believes in the magic of dreams.
Alright alright, I know this is a classic and you should judge a book according to it's zeitgeist, but as a modern (female) reader it's hard to do so. As all women in this book fall into the mother role so willingly.
Though I've been wanting to read this classic, I think once is enough.
Though I've been wanting to read this classic, I think once is enough.
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A bit darker than the Disney version, but relatively entertaining - even if Peter is a bit annoying.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hate how they talk about, treat, characterize women in this!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Peter Pan is a classic for a reason. It takes these three children on an adventure to Neverland where dreams are made reality. There are pirates, mermaids and lost boys. What adventures will they get into? (Side note: there are racist elements with stereotyping indigenous people)
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had actually never read the original Peter Pan story until now and I was surprised by how accurate a retelling the Disney film version is, even right down to the clothes Tinker Bell is described as wearing! Obviously, this book is of its time, and so really quite sexist and incredibly racist. What surprised me was that it is quite emotional, the overarching theme of the scariness of growing up is touching, a universal feeling and likely why the book has stood the test of time despite its obvious issues.
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes