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simonstays5's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Sexism
Minor: Violence
allie_schick's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book knows very well that it is a book, and a rather good one at that.
There's a reason this has been such a popular book over the years, though it's a little hard to put my finger on it. I've read it before, but only on my most recent reading did I realize how funny it is. This book made me laugh and cry in public. Though some of its features are long out of date, the story itself is timeless.
There's a reason this has been such a popular book over the years, though it's a little hard to put my finger on it. I've read it before, but only on my most recent reading did I realize how funny it is. This book made me laugh and cry in public. Though some of its features are long out of date, the story itself is timeless.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Violence
annekdotes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
writewithapendragon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
OBVIOUSLY PROBLEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF NATIVE CHARACTERS, slurs included, stereotypes used. Period-typical language and stereotypes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Abandonment, Bullying, Murder, Racism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexism, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Violence, Animal death, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, War, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Abandonment, and Racial slurs
bookdragon_jess's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I can’t decide how I feel about this book - a strange mix of whimsical and menacing. There’s a lot of subtle menace and casual brutality for a childrens book, underneath the veneer of childish wonder.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Murder, Child death, and Sexism
lindseythelibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Obviously, this book is problematic (gender roles and racism combined) and very strange.
Brief Thoughts:
I think my main enjoyment from this story comes from the whimsical way it was written combined with my enjoyment and nostalgia for the Disney cartoon, live-action movie, and Robin Williams classic. Not to mention I remember being like Wendy myself (without the "motherly" instincts, and more with the crush).
Audio VersionThoughts:
The author, Vanessa Maroney, did a great job with the voices, though some of the Lost Boys sounded a bit similar to each other.
I'd recommend this too...
Regardless, this is a fun classic that I probably would only recommend to older children/ adults who've enjoyed the movie.
Brief Thoughts:
I think my main enjoyment from this story comes from the whimsical way it was written combined with my enjoyment and nostalgia for the Disney cartoon, live-action movie, and Robin Williams classic. Not to mention I remember being like Wendy myself (without the "motherly" instincts, and more with the crush).
Audio VersionThoughts:
The author, Vanessa Maroney, did a great job with the voices, though some of the Lost Boys sounded a bit similar to each other.
I'd recommend this too...
Regardless, this is a fun classic that I probably would only recommend to older children/ adults who've enjoyed the movie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Sexism, and Violence
taylorbethk's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexism
binches's review against another edition
boring plot, bland characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism
lisannelouwerse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I sort of remember the story of Peter Pan from my childhood but that was of course Disney's adaptation. Reading the original story was very interesting, but sadly I didn't like it that much.
1) Peter Pan is a selfish dick. Nevertheless it is suggested that at least two female characters are in love with him. Not really the example we want to give to young girls, is it?
2) So much sexism!! The only reason why the Lost Boys want Wendy in Neverland is so that she can make their food, clean the house and mend their clothes. I understand that this book was written in 1911 and things were different back then, but that does not mean I have to approve of it.
3) The language used was quite difficult so I am glad I read it on my ereader and could look up words in the dictionary. But again, this is probably because it is written more than a 100 years ago, and it is more a lack of my vocabulary than it is a fault of the writer.
Apart from these remarks, the story was fun to read and very original. Barrie's imagination is out of this world.
1) Peter Pan is a selfish dick. Nevertheless it is suggested that at least two female characters are in love with him. Not really the example we want to give to young girls, is it?
2) So much sexism!! The only reason why the Lost Boys want Wendy in Neverland is so that she can make their food, clean the house and mend their clothes. I understand that this book was written in 1911 and things were different back then, but that does not mean I have to approve of it.
3) The language used was quite difficult so I am glad I read it on my ereader and could look up words in the dictionary. But again, this is probably because it is written more than a 100 years ago, and it is more a lack of my vocabulary than it is a fault of the writer.
Apart from these remarks, the story was fun to read and very original. Barrie's imagination is out of this world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Murder
bicrypticlover's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism