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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
I had never read the book before but seen the movie several times so the book was great and I really liked reading it even though it did take a while to read it.
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All children, except one, grow up
If you have read about the author's life this book is pretty amazing as you understand your own thoughts on childhood and begin to understand the author too.
I struggled with the middle of the book, but loved the beginning and ending (although I understood the needed significance). This book isn't anything about killing Hook- it is about the balance between childhood and adulthood.
This book is the most imaginative and creative book I have ever read and yet has a very complex message.
I struggled with the middle of the book, but loved the beginning and ending (although I understood the needed significance). This book isn't anything about killing Hook- it is about the balance between childhood and adulthood.
This book is the most imaginative and creative book I have ever read and yet has a very complex message.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Bij eerste lezing
Mooi kinderboek over de altijd jong blijvende rekel Peter Pan, die Wendy en haar broers John en Michael meeneemt naar Neverland waar ze avonturen beleven met zeemeerminnen, roodhuiden en piraten. Het boek heeft een geheel eigen fantasie en vertelstijl en lijkt wel een uitvloeisel van goed uitgewerkte kinderfantasieën. Regelmatig wordt de indruk gewekt dat er nog een veel grotere wereld achter zit, waar ook weer honderden verhalen over te vertellen zijn. Opvallend genoeg doet Barrie niet moeilijk over een moord meer of minder (menig indiaan en bijna alle piraten worden over de kling gejaagd). Het enige ouderwetse aan Peter Pan is de sterke rolverdeling: Wendy is het meest zorgzaam, het minst avontuurlijk en fungeert als surrogaatmoeder voor de jongens. Het einde is, net als bij het einde van Winnie-de-Poeh weemoedig en treurigmakend: Wendy groeit op en het is aan haar dochter Jane om met Peter Pan nieuwe avonturen te beleven.
Bij tweede lezing
'Peter Pan' is a Barrie's ode to children's fantasy and make-belief, and to all mothers everywhere. Nana, Mr. Darling, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, the lost boys, Captain Hook - they're all vivid characters. Barrie's language is poetic and evocative, and at one point the text reveals its theatrical origin. Unfortunately, there are some aspects that make the book an old-fashioned affair: the gender roles are extremely traditional: Wendy's behavior is motherly only: she sews, she cooks, she strives to be a good mother, but she doesn't take part in the adventures of the boys. She's a far cry from the later Pippi Longstockings, in that respect. Another painful aspect is the inclusion of the "redskins", and their princess Tiger Lily's broken English.
Mooi kinderboek over de altijd jong blijvende rekel Peter Pan, die Wendy en haar broers John en Michael meeneemt naar Neverland waar ze avonturen beleven met zeemeerminnen, roodhuiden en piraten. Het boek heeft een geheel eigen fantasie en vertelstijl en lijkt wel een uitvloeisel van goed uitgewerkte kinderfantasieën. Regelmatig wordt de indruk gewekt dat er nog een veel grotere wereld achter zit, waar ook weer honderden verhalen over te vertellen zijn. Opvallend genoeg doet Barrie niet moeilijk over een moord meer of minder (menig indiaan en bijna alle piraten worden over de kling gejaagd). Het enige ouderwetse aan Peter Pan is de sterke rolverdeling: Wendy is het meest zorgzaam, het minst avontuurlijk en fungeert als surrogaatmoeder voor de jongens. Het einde is, net als bij het einde van Winnie-de-Poeh weemoedig en treurigmakend: Wendy groeit op en het is aan haar dochter Jane om met Peter Pan nieuwe avonturen te beleven.
Bij tweede lezing
'Peter Pan' is a Barrie's ode to children's fantasy and make-belief, and to all mothers everywhere. Nana, Mr. Darling, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, the lost boys, Captain Hook - they're all vivid characters. Barrie's language is poetic and evocative, and at one point the text reveals its theatrical origin. Unfortunately, there are some aspects that make the book an old-fashioned affair: the gender roles are extremely traditional: Wendy's behavior is motherly only: she sews, she cooks, she strives to be a good mother, but she doesn't take part in the adventures of the boys. She's a far cry from the later Pippi Longstockings, in that respect. Another painful aspect is the inclusion of the "redskins", and their princess Tiger Lily's broken English.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love whimsical intro though it is naturally discarded as the children enter into Neverland. Peter is much more capricious than I'd imagined, and the role of boys to play while girls mother or pine over boys, is a bit irksome. This aside, the varied adventures (though many only mentioned in passing), and gaiety of the characters make this a fun and memorable read.
Peter Pan:
I liked this. Loved the Disney movie as a kid, and this made me want to rewatch it. Whimsical and fun (though surprisingly violent—murder is very normalized).
Obviously quite a bit of racism and sexism in this. Unfortunate but apparently unavoidable when reading an old book. Society was different back then, blah, blah, blah. Besides that though, a good book. I enjoyed it, it felt nostalgic. Not sure about the rating but I’m feeling generous, so I’ll give it a 4/5 stars for now.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens:
Unfortunately I didn’t like this very much. Couldn’t get into the story, it didn’t feel very cohesive to me. Liked some parts, but I mostly felt uninterested and wanted it to end. Might be a me-problem, but disappointing nonetheless. 2/5 stars.
I liked this. Loved the Disney movie as a kid, and this made me want to rewatch it. Whimsical and fun (though surprisingly violent—murder is very normalized).
Obviously quite a bit of racism and sexism in this. Unfortunate but apparently unavoidable when reading an old book. Society was different back then, blah, blah, blah. Besides that though, a good book. I enjoyed it, it felt nostalgic. Not sure about the rating but I’m feeling generous, so I’ll give it a 4/5 stars for now.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens:
Unfortunately I didn’t like this very much. Couldn’t get into the story, it didn’t feel very cohesive to me. Liked some parts, but I mostly felt uninterested and wanted it to end. Might be a me-problem, but disappointing nonetheless. 2/5 stars.
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes