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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Oh, this book was excellent. It was more real, gritty, and painfully heartbreaking than the Disney-fied version. Tinkerbell continually calls Peter a "stupid ass" and Wendy, when getting frustrated as being treated as a mother of all the lost boys, says that spinster life is to be envied. The heartbreaking loss of a mother is so sad, but in the end is a lovely, yet dark, tale. Plus, the version I listened to was narrated by Tim Curry. EXCELLENT!
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Really enjoyed it! Reminded me a lot of the Disney movie I now want to see again.
fast-paced
adventurous
hopeful
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Violence, Gaslighting
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Sexism, Abandonment
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
What a delightful surprise! I saw the movie as a child and the Robin Williams version as a teenager so I thought this would be completely a repeat. The story contained few surprises but the prose was sweet, original, and witty.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is quite different from later adaptations of the book, especially compared to Disney's portrayal. It is still a classic and an interesting read, but the time period does show and do not expect it to be the same as the adaptations.
Decidedly mixed. Great for discussion of childhood, fantasy. But the Indians and racism, sexism. Also great for discussion, but so much ugliness.