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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
E.Nesbit's The Railway Children is a Very Good Book. Here is my take on it. It is written in a very simple language that is very easy to read. It's a story of three children and mystery of their father's Going away and coming back but it's very beautifully written and I have a lot of love for it
This is the story of three siblings whose father goes away and they have to go live in the country with their mother. Their most promising source of entertainment is the nearby railway station. They make friends with the men who work there, wave at the passing trains, and have numerous adventures. They tend to save the day a fair bit.
The girls are treated equally to their brother by the author, and even by their parents really. Considering that this is Edwardian Britain. And even just considering similar contemporary books.
I found it an enjoyable read, even though I'm an adult (some of the time) and not too keen on trains.
For my more detailed review of this, I refer to you to Triple Take. http://www.flaminggeeks.com/tripletake
The girls are treated equally to their brother by the author, and even by their parents really. Considering that this is Edwardian Britain. And even just considering similar contemporary books.
I found it an enjoyable read, even though I'm an adult (some of the time) and not too keen on trains.
For my more detailed review of this, I refer to you to Triple Take. http://www.flaminggeeks.com/tripletake
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After a number of murder mystery, twisted characters, I wanted to read something light and what better than children's classic and what better than the railway children.
This book shows the purity and innocence of children. Oh yes, as a person born in 90s era, this book definitely was nostalgic in some aspects. In the age of mobile phones, TV , we seldom understand the joy of sitting by the railway tracks and watching the train pass by like a green dragon as Phyllis fantasizes AMD waving to people inside the train least expecting someone to wave back. In the age where we connect to friends using social media, this book reminded me the times where we used to befriend people by striking up a conversation face to face. I ended up shedding a tear or two after couple of chapters. It was a good light hearted emotional read
This book shows the purity and innocence of children. Oh yes, as a person born in 90s era, this book definitely was nostalgic in some aspects. In the age of mobile phones, TV , we seldom understand the joy of sitting by the railway tracks and watching the train pass by like a green dragon as Phyllis fantasizes AMD waving to people inside the train least expecting someone to wave back. In the age where we connect to friends using social media, this book reminded me the times where we used to befriend people by striking up a conversation face to face. I ended up shedding a tear or two after couple of chapters. It was a good light hearted emotional read
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I can't forget this book. It is absolutely amazing and heartwarming. I love it so much
i only found out about Nesbit this year, and I'm loving everything she writes. Her books are just full of wholesomeness, goodness and humanity. They're also really funny.
Excellent
Old classic childrens books are such fun to reread. I know I've read this a few times, but this time I felt like it was fresh all over again. Lovely story all the way around, and the ending was perfect.
Old classic childrens books are such fun to reread. I know I've read this a few times, but this time I felt like it was fresh all over again. Lovely story all the way around, and the ending was perfect.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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:
No
I picked up The Railway Children as part of my reading challenge theme for August (classic children's book) and I'm so glad I did. I used to read this book over and over as a child but as an adult, it's a totally different experience. Many parts were familiar but others felt like I was reading for the first time. It's definitely a story that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
The pages are crammed with the children's exciting escapades and adventures as they explore the countryside surrounding their new home. I particularly appreciated the morals surrounding money, and that you don't need to be rich or have nice toys to have a happy and fulfilling childhood.
The characters were brilliantly developed and brought to life between the pages. It was a joy to reread and rediscover the children's adventures and definitely one I'll be picking up again later in life.
Rating breakdown
The pages are crammed with the children's exciting escapades and adventures as they explore the countryside surrounding their new home. I particularly appreciated the morals surrounding money, and that you don't need to be rich or have nice toys to have a happy and fulfilling childhood.
The characters were brilliantly developed and brought to life between the pages. It was a joy to reread and rediscover the children's adventures and definitely one I'll be picking up again later in life.
Rating breakdown
- Plot/narrative - 4.8
- Writing style/readability - 4.5
- Characters - 4.7
- Diverse themes - 4
- Ending - 4.6
Overall - 4.5
This was an endearing read, but one that, for me, was nothing more than endearing. The children, the side characters, and the narrator were all well considered and gave an almost whimsical sensation to the book, but I was lost when trying to properly connect and feel emotionally invested. It was very reminiscent of [b:Little Women|1934|Little Women (Little Women, #1)|Louisa May Alcott|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388269517s/1934.jpg|3244642] but luckily had less of the sexist undertones. Yes, I am aware of when these books were written, but I felt almost 'dirtied' by such statements as; 'girls are so much softer and weaker than we are; they have to be, you know'. With both [b:The Railway Children|164531|The Railway Children|E. Nesbit|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328865877s/164531.jpg|2880113] and [b:Little Women|1934|Little Women (Little Women, #1)|Louisa May Alcott|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388269517s/1934.jpg|3244642] I think it's the childhood sentimentality that I am missing; neither of these books were read to me as a child, and this is where they fall short. While reading this I was not transported back to my childhood bedroom but to a time where it was acceptable to indoctrinate children with the stereotypes of boys being 'brave warriors' and girls being 'gentle and kind' and the opposite not being accepted. I know this is a children's book, and that much of this would go beyond their understanding, however, I struggle to get past this and to fully enjoy the adventures of the children. I wish I had read this as a child, then maybe I would like it more, see the adventure, the beauty in the countryside setting, and feel the pain of the children when their father disappears. But I struggle to move on from the misogyny that is so innocently presented. I would have loved to have viewed this endearing story through the innocent eyes of a child and to fully appreciate it for what it is.