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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Heartbreaking beautiful story line! A must read for younger audience or even older ones. The story never gets old for me.
While Tuck Everlasting definitely isn't a book I liked, it's hard to say that it was terrible. The problem I have is that this book, the first half in particular, just sorta had a weird atmosphere or vibe to it. Like I said, I can't seem to pinpoint it. But when I read this book about a decade ago (well, the first half anyways) I got the exact same feeling from it.
I never really was fond of any of the characters, even Winnie. She's a tad too curious for her own good. And I never really could trust the Tucks.
Overall I just felt like this was a random hodgepodge plot that didn't seem to go anywhere.
Pros:
-It's very short.
Cons:
-The characters. Just couldn't become fond of them.
-The plot was lacking.
-Didn't care for the writing style at all.
Read on Kindle via my local library.
I never really was fond of any of the characters, even Winnie. She's a tad too curious for her own good. And I never really could trust the Tucks.
Spoiler
Honestly I felt sorry for them, having to live forever and all, but they came off more creepy than lovable to me. And at the ripe old age of 11, I felt Winnie was too young to be so smitten with Jessie. Especially since he was 17 on the outside, yet had lived nearly 200 years of life. #awkward I was glad in the end that Winnie didn't drink from the well, though. I felt she made the right decision.Overall I just felt like this was a random hodgepodge plot that didn't seem to go anywhere.
Pros:
-It's very short.
Cons:
-The characters. Just couldn't become fond of them.
-The plot was lacking.
-Didn't care for the writing style at all.
Read on Kindle via my local library.
Such beautiful prose!! And great story. Love the movie in its own right, but the book has a few key differences that add up to its own unique flavor.
Mom, do you remember? Thank you for reading me banned children’s books as bedtime stories; guiding me into the literary world with a steady hand and a steadfast soul
Interesting premise and well written story. I understood why Winnie made the choice she did. Wise child.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
There is some quite lovely prose in this work. I enjoyed the book while reading it. The concepts of death and violence (and maybe justice) are examined, but not explained or resolved by the author.
I like the feelings this type of book gives.
bittersweet, longing, a little romantic, a little sad, a little hopeful. Great way to bridge the gap in maturity from elementary to middle-grade readers.
bittersweet, longing, a little romantic, a little sad, a little hopeful. Great way to bridge the gap in maturity from elementary to middle-grade readers.
A classic that I had not read since I was in elementary school. I think it’s still strong, even as an adult.
Natalie Babbitt created such a wonderful, rich setting in this book. Her descriptions are detailed without being too fussy. I enjoyed the story, but I think I enjoyed the sense of place even more.