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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
I really did not enjoy this book. It’s really very dark; conditions are bad in Neverland – frequently no food, everyone sleeping in one bed, their clothes in tatters. And they are subject to terror – pirates and redskins, not to mention mermaids and the beasts of the forest. All that being said, I was bored.
I never read it as a child, and I am certain that I would not have enjoyed having it read to me as a child. (Although I did enjoy watching the TV special airing of the play starring Mary Martin.) Maybe the problem is that I, like Wendy at the end, have grown up.
3.5 stars
This was a lovely and beautiful children's book though I found the language difficult at times; probably because it wqs written in 1911. The overuse of the word 'gay' was also quite annyoing at times, but anyhow the story was quick and beautiful.
This was a lovely and beautiful children's book though I found the language difficult at times; probably because it wqs written in 1911. The overuse of the word 'gay' was also quite annyoing at times, but anyhow the story was quick and beautiful.
“To die will be an awfully big adventure.”
Aghhhhhh. My heart. What a tender, tragic story that is also a blast at the same time. The writing was captivating and funny. I was grinning from ear to ear reading this!
Peter Pan is one of my favorite characters. He is selfish, forgetful, fascinating, and wild. But he also has a heart (sometimes). After all, he is just a little boy. He has had and will have adventures that we will never be able to dream of, yet he will never experience the adventure of growing up.
I am going to go watch the 2003 live action Peter Pan for the 1,000,000th time and cry my eyes out. (Jeremy Sumpter/Peter Pan was my first crush).
Aghhhhhh. My heart. What a tender, tragic story that is also a blast at the same time. The writing was captivating and funny. I was grinning from ear to ear reading this!
Peter Pan is one of my favorite characters. He is selfish, forgetful, fascinating, and wild. But he also has a heart (sometimes). After all, he is just a little boy. He has had and will have adventures that we will never be able to dream of, yet he will never experience the adventure of growing up.
I am going to go watch the 2003 live action Peter Pan for the 1,000,000th time and cry my eyes out. (Jeremy Sumpter/Peter Pan was my first crush).
I love Peter Pan he is my super hero he reminds me what is important in life no other fairy tale can do that. We are all 10 year old kids inside,so Cinderella can go on living happily ever after as for me i'll be happy visiting Neverland every once in awhile.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Peter Pan me dejó un poco... confundida. Tiene mucho contenido para desempacar, como la ira-alegría del narrador, los roles de género de los personajes, las palabras racistas que se usan para describir a los villanos, la visión deprimente de crecer que representa pero también la tristeza que trae no poder hacerlo nunca.
Busqué un par de análisis para profundizar en las capas del libro, y recomendaría buscar sobre la vida del autor en particular porque tiene bastante relevancia en algunos temas del libro. Me gustó la teoría de que esta es una historia sobre Wendy, aunque no parezca así a primera vista, y cómo lucha ella para decidirse entre crecer o quedarse chica; Peter representa el lado de ella que no quiere crecer, pero al final del día ella toma su propia decisión y embarca un camino para construirse su vida.
Busqué un par de análisis para profundizar en las capas del libro, y recomendaría buscar sobre la vida del autor en particular porque tiene bastante relevancia en algunos temas del libro. Me gustó la teoría de que esta es una historia sobre Wendy, aunque no parezca así a primera vista, y cómo lucha ella para decidirse entre crecer o quedarse chica; Peter representa el lado de ella que no quiere crecer, pero al final del día ella toma su propia decisión y embarca un camino para construirse su vida.
TIL that fairies like to have orgies and lost boys like to commit murder. Was prepared for a weird Edwardian book but don’t know how to feel about what I just read.
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Peter Pan was a very cute little book but it is clear that, while entertaining, it can still be hurtful as it propels racist stereotypes and casually uses racial slurs throughout the story. Although it was written in a time where it was more acceptable, it still continues to harm the indigenous community and should be read as pure fiction, if chosen to read at all.
I was surprised by how easy it was to read as an adult and how the story was written so humorously. The narrator was funny in their own rite and I feel as though that role is missing in the many adaptations I have seen.
I was surprised by how easy it was to read as an adult and how the story was written so humorously. The narrator was funny in their own rite and I feel as though that role is missing in the many adaptations I have seen.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Absolutely charming and magical.
This book was one big adventure of a beloved story from my childhood. Yes there are a couple of things that were of it’s time, but the storytelling and the way the author seemingly involves the reader in the story is truly wonderful to experience.
Highly recommend the audiobook read by Jim Dale. He does an exceptional job at bringing this story to life 👏🏼
This book was one big adventure of a beloved story from my childhood. Yes there are a couple of things that were of it’s time, but the storytelling and the way the author seemingly involves the reader in the story is truly wonderful to experience.
Highly recommend the audiobook read by Jim Dale. He does an exceptional job at bringing this story to life 👏🏼