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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
I discovered Nesbit as the author of well-crafted ghost stories, particularly John Charrington's Wedding. Spotted this book at a thrift shop and gave it a go as bedtime reading. Normally, all I need is three pages and I'm asleep with the book still in my hand. To my delight, this gem kept my attention to almost page 40 and the next day I had to dedicate some time to finish it.
This heart-warming and utterly charming story is of three children and their mother making do with drastically lowered circumstances when father is taken away suddenly. They leave their comfortable home to a squalid house with rats in the walls. Mother dedicates her time to writing stories for money and has little time for the children who go a bit feral while exploring their new surroundings. The two nearby landmarks of interest are the train station and the canal.
The children interact with strangers with wisdom, compassion, and thoughtfulness, always thinking to help others. While they could bemoan their own impoverished circumstance, they rally to support their mother and each other to make the best of things.
This little delight makes me want to read more children's stories of a bygone era. I've got my eye on my shelf of ancient children's books Five Little Peppers, A. A. Milne and Bobsy Twins... but I'll also be on the lookout for more Nesbit.
And I'm thinking that one day I'll adopt two black cats named for my favorite Ediths: Nesbit and Wharton.
This heart-warming and utterly charming story is of three children and their mother making do with drastically lowered circumstances when father is taken away suddenly. They leave their comfortable home to a squalid house with rats in the walls. Mother dedicates her time to writing stories for money and has little time for the children who go a bit feral while exploring their new surroundings. The two nearby landmarks of interest are the train station and the canal.
The children interact with strangers with wisdom, compassion, and thoughtfulness, always thinking to help others. While they could bemoan their own impoverished circumstance, they rally to support their mother and each other to make the best of things.
This little delight makes me want to read more children's stories of a bygone era. I've got my eye on my shelf of ancient children's books Five Little Peppers, A. A. Milne and Bobsy Twins... but I'll also be on the lookout for more Nesbit.
And I'm thinking that one day I'll adopt two black cats named for my favorite Ediths: Nesbit and Wharton.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was absolutely delighted to be able to get the opportunity to re read The Railway Children. There are so many books from my childhood that I have very fond memories of so was very interested to see what I would think reading this book now as an adult.
If possible I think I loved this book even more. This really is such a timeless classic that generations of people can read and enjoy.
Reading The Railway Children transported me back to my childhood. It raised so many emotions in me. Even though I’ve read the book before and obviously knew what happens, it didn’t spoil my enjoyment whatsoever, if anything it felt like coming back home to family reading it.
If you haven’t ever had the opportunity to read this book then I highly recommend it. Even if you have read it, believe me, I think you will enjoy it even more reading it second time round.
If possible I think I loved this book even more. This really is such a timeless classic that generations of people can read and enjoy.
Reading The Railway Children transported me back to my childhood. It raised so many emotions in me. Even though I’ve read the book before and obviously knew what happens, it didn’t spoil my enjoyment whatsoever, if anything it felt like coming back home to family reading it.
If you haven’t ever had the opportunity to read this book then I highly recommend it. Even if you have read it, believe me, I think you will enjoy it even more reading it second time round.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
So nostalgic and so very cute. Everything's so wholesome yet the underlying plot lurks there like a shadow. Idk why but the last chapter made me well up like it always does in the film. The narration is so beautifully written in moments like that and it's all the better for being read in the voice of Bobby herself.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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