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catwithbooks's review against another edition
3.25
Interessante Neuinterpretation von der Geschichte von Peter Pan bzw. eine Geschichte die nach Wendys Abenteuern in Nimmerland spielt.
Wendy ist erwachsen geworden, hat geheiratet und eine Tochter bekommen.
Die Geschichte ist an sich düsterer. Schon alleine das man von Wendy Rückblenden bekommt wie es ihr nach Nimmerland ergangen ist. Das ihr keiner geglaubt, selbst ihre beiden Brüder Michael und John haben Nimmerland schnell vergessen. Und so passiert es auch das Wendy in eine Besserungsanstalt landet, etwas was zu dieser Zeit normal war wenn Frau Anzeichen von Hysterie o.ä. gezeigt hat.
Nachdem sie quasi alles überstanden hat und ein Leben hat, da taucht Peter auf und nimmt Jane ihre Tochter mit.
Und so muss sich Wendy sich einigen Stellen um Jane wieder zurück zu bekommen.
An sich mochte ich die Atmosphäre, das Dunkle hat gepasst. Grad Peter Pan wurde gut dargestellt. Mein herz ist ein wenig wegen der verlorenen Jungs gebrochen.
Aber auch wenn die Geschichte teils interessant ist, hat sie mich nicht 100%ig gepackt. Vielleicht habe ich mir was anderes vorgestellt bzw hätte es zu einen anderen Zeitpunkt lesen sollen.
Aber ich bin doch soweit neugierig wie der zweite Band sein wird.
Wendy ist erwachsen geworden, hat geheiratet und eine Tochter bekommen.
Die Geschichte ist an sich düsterer. Schon alleine das man von Wendy Rückblenden bekommt wie es ihr nach Nimmerland ergangen ist. Das ihr keiner geglaubt, selbst ihre beiden Brüder Michael und John haben Nimmerland schnell vergessen. Und so passiert es auch das Wendy in eine Besserungsanstalt landet, etwas was zu dieser Zeit normal war wenn Frau Anzeichen von Hysterie o.ä. gezeigt hat.
Nachdem sie quasi alles überstanden hat und ein Leben hat, da taucht Peter auf und nimmt Jane ihre Tochter mit.
Und so muss sich Wendy sich einigen Stellen um Jane wieder zurück zu bekommen.
An sich mochte ich die Atmosphäre, das Dunkle hat gepasst. Grad Peter Pan wurde gut dargestellt. Mein herz ist ein wenig wegen der verlorenen Jungs gebrochen.
Aber auch wenn die Geschichte teils interessant ist, hat sie mich nicht 100%ig gepackt. Vielleicht habe ich mir was anderes vorgestellt bzw hätte es zu einen anderen Zeitpunkt lesen sollen.
Aber ich bin doch soweit neugierig wie der zweite Band sein wird.
jesshc25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
shelbyswartzel's review
5.0
This is a wonderful adaption of "Peter Pan." It goes between a few points of view and enthralled me in a twisted tale.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
My true home is Wonderland, but Neverland is a beautiful and enchanting alternative. And where Wonderland is amazing for mad retellings and doing everything that doesn't make sense, Neverland always is about growing up, one way or another. When I saw this book I knew that I had to have it. Not only is the cover incredibly beautiful, but the story sounds like an amazing spin on the original tale. I didn't hesitate this morning to pick this one up. I had waited long enough now.
This story is as beautiful as you can expect it to be. The pace is slow, but never boring. That's especially because Wise tells the story in a really gripping way by not only using both Jane's and Wendy's point of view, but by also mixing the present tale with the memories and journeys from the past. We therefore experience Neverland in a few different ways, but we also are confronted with the consequences of coming home after a journey like this.
What makes this story so heartbreaking is the influence Neverland has on all three Darling siblings in our world. We experience Michael's and John's emotions through Wendy's eyes, but during the story she realized where they're coming from and why they dealt with Neverland the way they did. And what makes this story so heartwarming is the fighting spirit awakening in Wendy when she knows her daughter, who is intelligent quite clearly, is in danger.
And that's because this Neverland is a dangerous place. Just like loads of other retellings this book searches for the darkness in the original Peter Pan tale and shows us that it might seem fun to never grow up and to live without rules, but the consequences are immense. I loved how Wise connected the Isle, the miracles of Neverland and Peter Pan himself. And I loved how Wendy eventually saves her daughter, while equally taking something very precious from her.
I hope that they will both find their happily ever after, but it was looking really good!
This story is as beautiful as you can expect it to be. The pace is slow, but never boring. That's especially because Wise tells the story in a really gripping way by not only using both Jane's and Wendy's point of view, but by also mixing the present tale with the memories and journeys from the past. We therefore experience Neverland in a few different ways, but we also are confronted with the consequences of coming home after a journey like this.
What makes this story so heartbreaking is the influence Neverland has on all three Darling siblings in our world. We experience Michael's and John's emotions through Wendy's eyes, but during the story she realized where they're coming from and why they dealt with Neverland the way they did. And what makes this story so heartwarming is the fighting spirit awakening in Wendy when she knows her daughter, who is intelligent quite clearly, is in danger.
And that's because this Neverland is a dangerous place. Just like loads of other retellings this book searches for the darkness in the original Peter Pan tale and shows us that it might seem fun to never grow up and to live without rules, but the consequences are immense. I loved how Wise connected the Isle, the miracles of Neverland and Peter Pan himself. And I loved how Wendy eventually saves her daughter, while equally taking something very precious from her.
I hope that they will both find their happily ever after, but it was looking really good!
kaeliwolf's review
4.0
I absolutely love the idea behind this story, and it doesn't disappoint. This is definitely a book I would pick up in a bookstore and purchase without having read more than a few sentences of description. I will definitely be trying anything else this author writes!
pkc's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
4.5
samvanstokkom's review
2.0
i really didn’t like this book. i wasn’t invested in anything that was happening. the writing was not for me at all, i thought it was kinda amateurish? it just wasn’t very good in my opinion. i also felt like the story was very generic. it was supposed to be this cool horror twist on peter pan but it all felt very tame, which comes back to the writing i guess. the writing just put me off so much, it made everything seem so boring and cliché. LOTS of clichés in this book that i didn’t like. i also felt like all the characters were very unlikeable? anyway yeah my biggest issue is just the writing lmao
therealbel's review
4.0
Oh. My. Word.
This is a deep and honest view of Netherland. Without the wishful thinking, without the shine... this is the story of what Pete made...
This is a deep and honest view of Netherland. Without the wishful thinking, without the shine... this is the story of what Pete made...
ellamae98's review
4.0
3,5 stars. It is a beautiful story, chilling and emotional as it unfolds, I really enjoyed it. The constant flashbacks and memories along with the switching of timelines makes it a bit hard to follow, but it's worth the read!
lauren_renee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0