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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A classic for a reason. I loved this book as a third grader, and even now, seeing it in the context of other magical realism, I think it's fantastic. Many of us strive to live forever, but fail to think about the consequences of immortality (and immutability). I remember asking myself whether I would make the same choice Winnie did when I first read this book; I am still not sure what my answer is.
I think this is the fifth time I have read this book. I love love love it :)
adventurous
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
It was an honor to receive an ALC of the 50th Anniversary Audiobook, narrated by Alexis Bledel. Revisiting one of my favorite stories as a kid and having it narrated by the actress who played the main character in the film (another one of my favorites) was so beautifully nostalgic. It’s amazing to see how the story affects me differently than it did when I was younger. Tuck Everlasting is a timeless story that has a beautiful message about the circle of life, and I’m glad that the publisher is able to re-release it so that the story can be loved by new audiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Pub Date (for the 50th anniversary edition audio): September 2, 2025
4.5 stars
I read this book back in middle school and I think it was one of the books that really got me into reading fantasy. There are so many good lessons in here too and it is just a lovely book no matter the format.
The narrator did a great job bringing this amazing story to life.
Pub Date (for the 50th anniversary edition audio): September 2, 2025
4.5 stars
I read this book back in middle school and I think it was one of the books that really got me into reading fantasy. There are so many good lessons in here too and it is just a lovely book no matter the format.
The narrator did a great job bringing this amazing story to life.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No