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Peter Pan and Wendy

J.M. Barrie

3.85 AVERAGE


you know how girls are sometimes told that they are supposed to grow and mature faster than boys so that's why the standards are higher for them. that's the vibe I got from this... basically men are selfish and immature and women are always jealous of each other and are supposed to keep families together 😭 that's what we learned I guess 
on the bright side I could still appreciate the writing style and symbolism 
Peter Pan was one of my favorite stories from childhood so reading it now is a bit disappointing but I would recommend checking out Peter Darling by Austin Chant, it's a queer retelling that I enjoyed before 
adventurous lighthearted sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes

A gorgeous story that Aidan read aloud to me and bump

It was definitely not what I expected in terms of the writing style and the character of Peter, but I liked it overall.

Magical, easy to read, yet with a melancholical undertone. Barrie makes the reader travel through the story with such a perfect rhythm, and if we pay attention we may find more than just a childrenÂŽs story among the pages.


Me parece muy interesante adentrarme en historias infantiles clĂĄsicas hoy en dĂ­a donde hay tanta histeria general y necesidad de censurar temas para las audiencias mas jovenes. Peter Pan no seria publicado hoy en dĂ­a si algĂșn autor lo estuviera intentando vender. Y a pesar de tener muchos obvios pasajes que no envejecieron bien, si nos ayuda a entender la buena voluntad de su autor en su dia y eso me parece un gran acierto.

En si, el personaje de Peter Pan no me agrada, ni en las peliculas ni aqui en el libro pero me parece que Wendy esta trazada con una pluma mucho mas interesante por su forma de reaccionar a todo lo que le pasa en Nunca Jamas y fue lo que mas me gusto de la historia.

El final es muy lindo, algo sobre terminar donde todo comenzo para volver a empezar me agrado mucho y eso que no son mis tipos de finales preferidos.
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.

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.
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)