648 reviews for:

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

3.87 AVERAGE

happylilkt's review against another edition

4.0

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This is very old fashioned but so delightful! I would have loved this as a child.

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This was an extremely enjoyable nostalgia read. Nesbit uses an unusual narrative voice which occasionally breaks the fourth wall and I found that interesting to read as an adult. I don't know how old I was when I last read it but I vividly remembered the characters and all of their little adventures. I definitely want to re-watch the film now as well. 

arwenvdleeuw's review against another edition

5.0

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I picked up this book without any expectations, and completely fell in love with it! Edith Nesbit has a wonderful writing style that brings the world of the Railway Children to life. Definitely one of my favourite reads this year (so far).

hanaramallama's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

shadylane00's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful reflective 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

burrowsi1's review against another edition

4.25

lighthearted relaxing 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

h_imene's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

peppermintz's review against another edition

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I do actually like this book. I'm just on the mood for something with a faster pace right now. I'll come back to this another time

ellenjr24's review against another edition

3.5

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

farawayinwonderland's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced