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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Fun read that makes you think about life and eternity a bit.
Fear not, men: If Natalie Babbitt’s novel teaches us anything, it’s that size doesn’t matter. Sitting at 135 pages, what the book lacks in length it makes up for in depth. Every inch of Babbitt’s work is coated in haunting and rich imagery, and a plot that knows when to move and when to linger. If you’re looking for a lazy Saturday read that’s as sure to entertain you as it is to inspire you on what it means to live and die, Tuck Everlasting is the book for you. It’s about three seemingly random events in the first week of August: a man walking down the road in a yellow suit, a family with a dangerous secret reuniting, and a young girl talking to a toad.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Simple, beautiful and thought provoking. Sometimes a story that doesn't answer all the questions it raises leaves a lot of room for thought, and this is a prime example. If your kids haven't read it, they should put it on their list of books to read.
The weakest Kendal selection so far. The ten year old getting hit on by the 17 year old repeatedly was weird, and there was really no change from beginning to end in any character.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is such a sweet book. It's themes of the dark side of immortality are quite mature for it's intended audience but it's a lovely little story.
3.5 Stars. Children's classic tale. Would you choose to live forever? What would earth be like if nothing died? If not enough died? What would you be like?