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mo_mentan's review against another edition
4.0
als kind wurde mir das buch mal vorgelesen, und als der elch starb, konnte ich es nicht mehr aushalten und habe es nie zu ende gehört.
letzten sommer reiste ich auf dem fahrrad durch schonen und begann, das buch selbst zu lesen. es war wahrlich kein page turner, und ich las lieber bücher von astrid lindgren und legte beim nachhausekommen das angefangene buch beiseite.
diesen sommer wandere ich durch bohuslän, und diesen sommer konnte ich das buch wirklich wertschätzen. ja, es ist traurig, beiweilen erbarmungslos, aber es ist auch meister*innenhaft konstruiert, und gerade, wenn mensch in schweden ist, macht es wirklich lust, das land kennenzulernen. die eingewobenen geschichten und sagen sind manchmal sehr repetitiv und doch wunderbar. das ende ergibt nicht besonders viel sinn. die episode, in der die autorin selbst auftritt, ist sehr toll (selma lagerlöf war sowieso badass soweit ich das beurteilen kann, lesbian icon, antifaschististin und feministin der ersten (zumindest ersten _weissen_) stunde sagt zumindest wikipedia). manches ist sehr von seiner zeit gefärbt, etwa die geschlechterrollen, aber gleichzeitig auch überraschend emanzipiert und fortschrittlich (so sind es eben letztendlich doch nicht die rom*nja, die die tuberkulose über die leute bringen etc). natürlich ein produkt seiner zeit, aber immer noch gut zu lesen.
letzten sommer reiste ich auf dem fahrrad durch schonen und begann, das buch selbst zu lesen. es war wahrlich kein page turner, und ich las lieber bücher von astrid lindgren und legte beim nachhausekommen das angefangene buch beiseite.
diesen sommer wandere ich durch bohuslän, und diesen sommer konnte ich das buch wirklich wertschätzen. ja, es ist traurig, beiweilen erbarmungslos, aber es ist auch meister*innenhaft konstruiert, und gerade, wenn mensch in schweden ist, macht es wirklich lust, das land kennenzulernen. die eingewobenen geschichten und sagen sind manchmal sehr repetitiv und doch wunderbar. das ende ergibt nicht besonders viel sinn. die episode, in der die autorin selbst auftritt, ist sehr toll (selma lagerlöf war sowieso badass soweit ich das beurteilen kann, lesbian icon, antifaschististin und feministin der ersten (zumindest ersten _weissen_) stunde sagt zumindest wikipedia). manches ist sehr von seiner zeit gefärbt, etwa die geschlechterrollen, aber gleichzeitig auch überraschend emanzipiert und fortschrittlich (so sind es eben letztendlich doch nicht die rom*nja, die die tuberkulose über die leute bringen etc). natürlich ein produkt seiner zeit, aber immer noch gut zu lesen.
ninarg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Selma Lagerlöf is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature, and it is well deserved. The woman could write like nobody's business. Her writing is full of beauty, kindness, nostalgia, lores and legends, memorable scenes and even more memorable characters. I would recommend her works to anyone.
In this story we meet Nils Holgersson, a boy of about 14 years, who is good for nothing. He only wants to eat, sleep and do mischief. But in the very first chapter, a tomte (kind of little leprechaun/elf) turns him into a tomte-like boy only as high as a hand is broad. Too ashamed to stay at home, Nils jumps on the back of a white goose that is eager to join a flock of wild geese, and together they all travel through Sweden. They visit islands, mountains and forests, farms, a university city and the capital. They learns about the history of Sweden, the myths behind the creation of the different parts of the country, and meet strong, resilient, lonely, kind and helpful people. Nils visits a city lost in the sea, he helps bears, birds and cows, and learns of the found family between a goose and an eagle. It's a lovely journey, and Nils' inner journey is no less wonderful to behold.
In this story we meet Nils Holgersson, a boy of about 14 years, who is good for nothing. He only wants to eat, sleep and do mischief. But in the very first chapter, a tomte (kind of little leprechaun/elf) turns him into a tomte-like boy only as high as a hand is broad. Too ashamed to stay at home, Nils jumps on the back of a white goose that is eager to join a flock of wild geese, and together they all travel through Sweden. They visit islands, mountains and forests, farms, a university city and the capital. They learns about the history of Sweden, the myths behind the creation of the different parts of the country, and meet strong, resilient, lonely, kind and helpful people. Nils visits a city lost in the sea, he helps bears, birds and cows, and learns of the found family between a goose and an eagle. It's a lovely journey, and Nils' inner journey is no less wonderful to behold.
demievrything's review against another edition
3.5
Eine nette Kindergeschichte, die ich zwar durch die Zeichentrick-Adaption bereits zu guten Teilen kannte, mich dennoch auf der Fahrt im Bus gut begleiten konnte.
Die Entwicklung von Nils gefällt mir nach wie vor sehr gut und gerade für das Alter der Geschichte ist mir die Geschichte nicht besonders "veraltet" vorgekommen.
Die Entwicklung von Nils gefällt mir nach wie vor sehr gut und gerade für das Alter der Geschichte ist mir die Geschichte nicht besonders "veraltet" vorgekommen.
sidharthvardhan's review against another edition
5.0
There are three very good reasons to read this book - the author is first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize, it appears on Le Monde list of best books of 20th century And the fact that the protagonist's picture appears on 20 Swedish krona banknotes. The talking animal surpass those of Kipling's Jungle Book in detail and characterization, and they are also talking about such subjects like deforestation and industrialisation. And there is additional flavour of histories, local folktales and legends.
phoenix2's review against another edition
3.0
A big book, but full of nice stories of the wonderful adventures of Nils, a boy who was turned tiny and went on a trip on his goose (or was it a duck, I can't remember?) But what I do remember is that the book had some magical stories to tell. Especially loved the one with the magical city and the one with the deer.
dunder_mifflin's review against another edition
2.0
The first half was enjoyable enough, but the second half just dragged for me. The only reason I kept going with it was the dulcet tones of Mat Baynton.
I guess this isn't the usual sort of book I'd pick up though, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
I guess this isn't the usual sort of book I'd pick up though, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
kpdoessomereading's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ketutar's review against another edition
5.0
It is a lovely story.
Nils is a young boy who is a real a-hole. He is mean to everyone, especially animals, he is lazy, stubborn, full of mischief... then one day he's mean to a wrong person, and becomes a gnome.
This is the story of his summer with the wild geese, flying from Southern Sweden to Northern and then back again. There are many adventures during the journey, and many stories. This book talks about the importance of being kind to your fellow beings (especially animals), about nature and caring for nature, about love of father's land; it's a beautiful description of Sweden.
Selma writes in a very engaging manner and it's easy to read.
I love the end. Even though it was very sad, it was also very lovely. I'm sitting here crying and smiling at the same time.
Nils is a young boy who is a real a-hole. He is mean to everyone, especially animals, he is lazy, stubborn, full of mischief... then one day he's mean to a wrong person, and becomes a gnome.
This is the story of his summer with the wild geese, flying from Southern Sweden to Northern and then back again. There are many adventures during the journey, and many stories. This book talks about the importance of being kind to your fellow beings (especially animals), about nature and caring for nature, about love of father's land; it's a beautiful description of Sweden.
Selma writes in a very engaging manner and it's easy to read.
I love the end. Even though it was very sad, it was also very lovely. I'm sitting here crying and smiling at the same time.