Reviews

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

carlotta_c's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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

4.0

spice_mice's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

avalete's review against another edition

4.0

Alice’s adventures are as nonsensical and enjoyable as I imagined. The first book is the better experience I think, a couple of the jokes did get a laugh out of me. The second book loses some of the nonsense in exchange for more of a plot but was still fun. It’s clear to see why Alice is such a beloved character and why her story is always relevant.

booklover28's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

emmie345's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jmrprice's review against another edition

4.0

The actual text read was The Annotated Alice - edited by Martin Gardner & updated by Mark Burstein - a massive red-covered work, not the thumbnail currently indicated.


The annotations provide fantastic commentary (and clearer understanding) on the social and political inferences that are strewn across Carroll’s work. Provides a deeper appreciation of the whimsy that is inherent within the Alice works.
Thanks Juju for the recommendation and discussions.

miissamy9023's review against another edition

5.0

Classic!! Will read and re-read 100 more times before I die and never be bored.

dani_15's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

floatwiththesticks's review against another edition

4.0

I've loved this story ever since I was a kid: it validates the nonsensical dreams I have every night.

"He is called a tortoise because he taught us" - Carroll must have been feeling witty af at his raven writing desk.

nataliereadz's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Forever five stars, and my whole entire heart, until the wheels fall off. 🖤