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melreadsagain's review
3.25
j’ai bien aimé l’ambiance du livre, rythmé par cette sensation d’être observé, d’être suivi : il était facile de ressentir le malaise qu’éprouvait Wendy, la protagoniste.
J’ai beaucoup aimé le mystère, en tant que lecteur nous sommes plongé dans cette enquête au même titre que Wendy, qui ne se souvient ni de Peter, ni du Pays Imaginaire et encore moins de la tragédie survenue des années plus tôt avec ses frères. Nous sommes donc aussi perdu qu’elle et l’on peut essayer de deviner ce qui s’est passé, faire nos petits guess :)
En revanche, l’aspect romance entre Wendy et Peter, je ne l’ai pas réellement ressenti. Ce qui en soi ne dérange rien à l’histoire, il ne faut juste pas y aller en recherchant une romance. C’est très léger car on se concentre vraiment sur le mystère de l’intrigue !
Les petites références à l’œuvre originales était cool et je trouve bien placées donc on avait des clins d’œil réussis !
Au final : bonne lecture, hyper intriguant et mystérieux, mais qui je pense manquait de profondeur dans l’écriture des personnages qui était un peu trop dans le cliché selon moi.
+ je l’ai lu en numérique mais par pitié les chapitres de 30 pages c’est non
J’ai beaucoup aimé le mystère, en tant que lecteur nous sommes plongé dans cette enquête au même titre que Wendy, qui ne se souvient ni de Peter, ni du Pays Imaginaire et encore moins de la tragédie survenue des années plus tôt avec ses frères. Nous sommes donc aussi perdu qu’elle et l’on peut essayer de deviner ce qui s’est passé, faire nos petits guess :)
En revanche, l’aspect romance entre Wendy et Peter, je ne l’ai pas réellement ressenti. Ce qui en soi ne dérange rien à l’histoire, il ne faut juste pas y aller en recherchant une romance. C’est très léger car on se concentre vraiment sur le mystère de l’intrigue !
Les petites références à l’œuvre originales était cool et je trouve bien placées donc on avait des clins d’œil réussis !
Au final : bonne lecture, hyper intriguant et mystérieux, mais qui je pense manquait de profondeur dans l’écriture des personnages qui était un peu trop dans le cliché selon moi.
+ je l’ai lu en numérique mais par pitié les chapitres de 30 pages c’est non
alesehunter's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
monarchsandmyths's review
3.0
The best way that I can describe this book is that it was just fine. I didn’t hate it and I didn’t love it, and I probably won’t ever read it again, but I’m not totally mad that I read it. The entire concept is pretty cool and that’s probably the most redeeming factor. Ultimately, I didn’t really ever connect with the story and it just felt kind of like a drag.
LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS is a retelling of the classic Peter Pan story. Several years ago Wendy Darling reappeared after disappearing into the woods behind her house with her two brothers, this time alone, trying to just go back to a normal life. Until more children start disappearing and suspicions are pointed toward the woods. And when a mysterious boy reappears from the woods, the boy from her mother’s stories, Peter Pan, in search of his shadow. The two will work together to find the missing children, and the missing shadow.
First, I’d like to get into the characters. Honestly, I do understand and appreciate that there are some legitimate points of nuance and depth within Wendy. Her pain and desperation is clear within the course of the story, but also her resilience. The thing is, I just really didn’t connect with the story, especially when it came to the weird quasi-relationship deal with Peter Pan. There’s not really anything wrong, just that I’m not really overly enjoying it either. The same is with Peter Pan. While there are some good parts to his character, I ultimately find myself not caring. There’s really no character that stands out (possibly the most being the real villain of the story), even though Wendy really isn’t badly written.
The plot was meh, but to a slightly lesser degree. There was a clear buildup to a showdown within the woods, although the path it took to get there was really just not that enjoyable. I think my biggest problem with the entire plot was the relationship between Peter and Wendy. It’s one of the main points of the journey but I just find myself wishing that parts with them would go by faster. Some things just got convoluted along the way.
I’d like to talk about one thing that I did enjoy, and that’s the real premise behind it, because I think that despite it all the core of this book is really really good. Neverland as an ominous word where children disappear is such a cool idea and I genuinely applaud Aiden Thomas for it. [**SPOILERS AHEAD**] Even further, keeping up with the idea of Neverland (in this case the Never Woods) being a place where dead children went, and Wendy being the exception, was so interesting to me and made the end of the book one of the best parts. Add in Peter as a sort of spirit guide and the tear between the good and the bad because of his actions with Wendy all made for a pretty good concept and some decent plot points, even if other parts fell short.
Ultimately, if you really are interested by this book, go for it. It’s got a cool concept and there are some arguably good things within, but at the end of the day it wasn’t for me.
LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS is a retelling of the classic Peter Pan story. Several years ago Wendy Darling reappeared after disappearing into the woods behind her house with her two brothers, this time alone, trying to just go back to a normal life. Until more children start disappearing and suspicions are pointed toward the woods. And when a mysterious boy reappears from the woods, the boy from her mother’s stories, Peter Pan, in search of his shadow. The two will work together to find the missing children, and the missing shadow.
First, I’d like to get into the characters. Honestly, I do understand and appreciate that there are some legitimate points of nuance and depth within Wendy. Her pain and desperation is clear within the course of the story, but also her resilience. The thing is, I just really didn’t connect with the story, especially when it came to the weird quasi-relationship deal with Peter Pan. There’s not really anything wrong, just that I’m not really overly enjoying it either. The same is with Peter Pan. While there are some good parts to his character, I ultimately find myself not caring. There’s really no character that stands out (possibly the most being the real villain of the story), even though Wendy really isn’t badly written.
The plot was meh, but to a slightly lesser degree. There was a clear buildup to a showdown within the woods, although the path it took to get there was really just not that enjoyable. I think my biggest problem with the entire plot was the relationship between Peter and Wendy. It’s one of the main points of the journey but I just find myself wishing that parts with them would go by faster. Some things just got convoluted along the way.
I’d like to talk about one thing that I did enjoy, and that’s the real premise behind it, because I think that despite it all the core of this book is really really good. Neverland as an ominous word where children disappear is such a cool idea and I genuinely applaud Aiden Thomas for it. [**SPOILERS AHEAD**] Even further, keeping up with the idea of Neverland (in this case the Never Woods) being a place where dead children went, and Wendy being the exception, was so interesting to me and made the end of the book one of the best parts. Add in Peter as a sort of spirit guide and the tear between the good and the bad because of his actions with Wendy all made for a pretty good concept and some decent plot points, even if other parts fell short.
Ultimately, if you really are interested by this book, go for it. It’s got a cool concept and there are some arguably good things within, but at the end of the day it wasn’t for me.
grosswitch's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bluebeereads's review
3.0
Lost in the Never Woods was not a bad book by any means. I love Aiden's writing and the way he tells stories. This is just a case of "it's not you, it's me." I didn't connect to this book for some reason I'm not quite sure of, and I'm deeply sad about that because of my immense love for Cemetery Boys.
If you are a fan of Peter Pan retellings though, or a fan of Aiden Thomas, please pick up this book!
If you are a fan of Peter Pan retellings though, or a fan of Aiden Thomas, please pick up this book!
silverasters's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping
hpdischler's review against another edition
5.0
This was a book I almost passed up. I had scheduled a hold for it at my local library and when I received this book, I realized it was a retelling. I’m normally not a retelling kind of girl, so I had the return button up and ready. I’m so glad I didn’t actually return it.
I loved this book. As I child, I had a major crush on Peter Pan and the stories that had him in it. This novel was no different, except it may have made me love him a little bit more. Aiden Thomas does a wonderful job at bringing Peter and Wendy’s characters to life, and more importantly, crafting a story around these two characters that we know and love in an expert way.
The plot of this novel was plausible and gave enough detail to flesh out the magic of Neverland and Peter’s shadow to keep everything entertaining. I’m not exactly sure why people had mixed reviews about it. I know Peter and Wendy got sidetracked (a lot), but it was still well-written nonetheless.
Overall, I really really loved this book. It had magic, happiness, love, fear, hope, and all of the things that make Peter Pan amazing. It is the type of book that makes you reminisce on your childhood and makes you understand just how important that innocence was.
Favorite quote: “‘I’m okay,’ Wendy told them, and this time, it wasn’t a lie.’”
Favorite quote, part 2: “‘Vanilla is the most boring flavor of all the ice creams.’” - Peter Pan
salemistrans's review
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
magsisreading's review
3.0
i enjoyed this book a lot, although it took a bit for me to get into. the ending was definitely worth it though, bittersweet as it was