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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
A bit dark and grim for a children's book but contrary to popular opinion I quite liked the ending.
I just re-read this book and had to change my rating. I had given it two stars, but on second read, it deserves all five. For the age group it is aimed at (I would say about 1o-15 yrs) it deals with some pretty complex ideas. One example that comes to my mind is a character having to make a choice based solely on how the consequences of her actions will affect the lives of those around her. I truly enjoyed this book and felt that I came away with something to think about even after finishing it.
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully written. Some sentences are glorious.
Everything about this book was darling.
I loved the writing immensely. This sweet little book gave me everything I needed, except for a happy ending.
I loved the writing immensely. This sweet little book gave me everything I needed, except for a happy ending.
quick, cute read. i would without a doubt choose immortality. wasn't expecting it to be so dark.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Reading this book fully confirmed that I had only seen the movie. Once again, I did not do the assigned reading. But this might be the first time I've watched an adaptation first and still liked the book better.
The Tuck family took a drink from a spring in the woods and thought nothing of it. But when time went by and they didn't age a day and would-be-fatal accidents didn't leave a mark, the family realized the spring made them immortal. When people notice that the family never changes, the Tucks face many difficulties, and they decide to keep the spring and their immortality a secret. That is until Winnifred Foster sees Jesse Tuck drinking from the spring and finds them out. To protect their secret, the Tucks kidnap Winnie and try to explain to her why she can never tell anyone what she saw. The question the Tucks and Winnie try to answer:
My only real complaint with this book is that Winnie is 10 YEARS OLD, and Jesse, who is 17, tries to convince her to drink the water when she turns 17 and run away with him... a little creepy. Fortunately, she doesn't decide to do it and chooses to live a full life instead. The message is an interesting one, and the concept is fun. Overall, as long as I ignored the grooming bit, I enjoyed this one.
The Tuck family took a drink from a spring in the woods and thought nothing of it. But when time went by and they didn't age a day and would-be-fatal accidents didn't leave a mark, the family realized the spring made them immortal. When people notice that the family never changes, the Tucks face many difficulties, and they decide to keep the spring and their immortality a secret. That is until Winnifred Foster sees Jesse Tuck drinking from the spring and finds them out. To protect their secret, the Tucks kidnap Winnie and try to explain to her why she can never tell anyone what she saw. The question the Tucks and Winnie try to answer:
My only real complaint with this book is that Winnie is 10 YEARS OLD, and Jesse, who is 17, tries to convince her to drink the water when she turns 17 and run away with him... a little creepy. Fortunately, she doesn't decide to do it and chooses to live a full life instead. The message is an interesting one, and the concept is fun. Overall, as long as I ignored the grooming bit, I enjoyed this one.
A simple story with profound truths. Powerfully written. A quick read I highly recommend.
This was a really quick read and it also had a lot of awesome sybolizom and really great descriptions. There is so much more to this book than meets the eye. The philosophical questions that are brought up in Tuck Everlasting are really thought-provoking. This is a children's book but people of different age groups like it because it can be however you read it and interperate its message.
A classic!
A classic!
adventurous
fast-paced