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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
3.5 stars. with classics you have to expect a dose of racism even in children's books but they really weren't being subtle about it omg. sometimes you feel that the message of the book isnt "children are supposed to run around and be whimsical" or "nature heals" but "india bad england good
My first audiobook! Listened to most of this on a 6 hour ferry and it was exactly what I needed. The chapter from the robins perspective: cute!! Film rewatch needed
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racial slurs, Racism, Colonisation
Moderate: Child abuse, Classism
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This particular illustrated edition is so beautiful and in service to the text. As an adult, it is seldom the case that I read an illustrated book anymore.
As to the book: It's one I read many times as a child, and it certainly shaped my ideas about all sorts of things, but the delights of a garden in particular.
I read this very slowly, 4 chapters every two weeks, and discussed it with two friends on our bi-weekly call. We chose it because we wanted something that would not be too mentally taxing, as one of the friends is a recent widow and needed comfort not challenge.
Reading a book so slowly, perhaps especially reading an illustrated book slowly, is really unusual for me these days. It gave me opportunity to savor language, to return to earlier parts of the book, to let it grow inside me instead of splashing through it. I think I want to try this approach with other books. I tend to be so focused on finishing a lot of books, sacrificing deep engagement for the opportunity to meet many stories. Both are worthwhile, and neither should be sacrificed forever.
As to the book: It's one I read many times as a child, and it certainly shaped my ideas about all sorts of things, but the delights of a garden in particular.
I read this very slowly, 4 chapters every two weeks, and discussed it with two friends on our bi-weekly call. We chose it because we wanted something that would not be too mentally taxing, as one of the friends is a recent widow and needed comfort not challenge.
Reading a book so slowly, perhaps especially reading an illustrated book slowly, is really unusual for me these days. It gave me opportunity to savor language, to return to earlier parts of the book, to let it grow inside me instead of splashing through it. I think I want to try this approach with other books. I tend to be so focused on finishing a lot of books, sacrificing deep engagement for the opportunity to meet many stories. Both are worthwhile, and neither should be sacrificed forever.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character