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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first time I read this book, I didn’t feel much of anything—it was just a story about a parent’s love, a mother’s love especially. You know, the whole “give and give without expecting anything in return” kind of thing. Sure, she might get upset here and there, but she always goes back to giving, back to loving.
Then, I came across a YouTube video about the rewrite, which is something I hadn’t heard of before, and it gave me a new perspective of this story. Though I still don’t get it why this book is so hated. So I reread it.
That said, I still agree with parts of the original story. For one, I think most parents wouldn’t even think about stopping when it comes to giving to their kids. I mean, they brought them into the world; it’s kind of their job to provide and guide, unless the kids are being outright disrespectful or ungrateful. Also, the boy never really asked for anything—the tree was the one who kept offering and giving. And honestly I like the ending. I think there’s something beautiful about them finding their way back to each other, even after everything. The boy hurt the tree and never said thank you, but she still forgave and accepted him. That’s love, and I find it kind of moving.
But, yes, setting boundaries is important, people!
Then, I came across a YouTube video about the rewrite, which is something I hadn’t heard of before, and it gave me a new perspective of this story. Though I still don’t get it why this book is so hated. So I reread it.
That said, I still agree with parts of the original story. For one, I think most parents wouldn’t even think about stopping when it comes to giving to their kids. I mean, they brought them into the world; it’s kind of their job to provide and guide, unless the kids are being outright disrespectful or ungrateful. Also, the boy never really asked for anything—the tree was the one who kept offering and giving. And honestly I like the ending. I think there’s something beautiful about them finding their way back to each other, even after everything. The boy hurt the tree and never said thank you, but she still forgave and accepted him. That’s love, and I find it kind of moving.
But, yes, setting boundaries is important, people!
emotional
reflective
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
makes me feel weird instead of the good emotions humans report when. they read this
Genuinely one of the greatest to ever do it. I get that it's like "dude, it's just The Giving Tree..." but I don't care. Shel is a genius. Fight me.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes