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grace_hogg's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
libraryian's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
snippie99's review against another edition
2.0
This book was always one of my least favourite Roald Dahl stories, I think the plot is quite boring and doesn’t keep the reader captivated enough even though it is only a 55 page book.
faithfulflora's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
amalipulan's review against another edition
5.0
Middle-aged love; nothing can get any cuter.
Esio Trot is actually the word tortoise spelled backwards. This book supplied me with the knowledge that there was a time when a tortoise can easily be found in any pet shop and bought at a cheap price.
The story is set at that time. Mr. Hoppy, a retired mechanic lives in a flat and below him lives a middle-aged woman; Mrs Silver, a widow. Secretly, Mr. Hoppy has a huge crush on Mrs. Silver, who gives all her love to a tortoise, resulting in Mr. Hoppy feeling jealous towards Alfie (the tortoise).
Everyday, when Mr Hoppy looked over his balcony and saw Mrs Silver whispering endearments to Alfie and stroking his shell, he felt absurdly jealous.
Mrs Silver wishes for Alfie to grow bigger and for Mr Hoppy, this is a huge chance for him to impress Mrs Silver.
"As he looked down at Mrs Silver's smiling face gazing up to his own, he thought for the thousandth time how pretty she was, how sweet and gentle and full of kindness, and his heart ached with love."
My, my, Mr Dahl. I never knew you were such a romantic.
Esio Trot is actually the word tortoise spelled backwards. This book supplied me with the knowledge that there was a time when a tortoise can easily be found in any pet shop and bought at a cheap price.
The story is set at that time. Mr. Hoppy, a retired mechanic lives in a flat and below him lives a middle-aged woman; Mrs Silver, a widow. Secretly, Mr. Hoppy has a huge crush on Mrs. Silver, who gives all her love to a tortoise, resulting in Mr. Hoppy feeling jealous towards Alfie (the tortoise).
Everyday, when Mr Hoppy looked over his balcony and saw Mrs Silver whispering endearments to Alfie and stroking his shell, he felt absurdly jealous.
Mrs Silver wishes for Alfie to grow bigger and for Mr Hoppy, this is a huge chance for him to impress Mrs Silver.
"As he looked down at Mrs Silver's smiling face gazing up to his own, he thought for the thousandth time how pretty she was, how sweet and gentle and full of kindness, and his heart ached with love."
My, my, Mr Dahl. I never knew you were such a romantic.
echo_mike's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
booksinthedark's review against another edition
3.0
This is about Mr. Hoppy who is secretly in love with Mrs. Silver but she is only in love with her pet turtle Alfie. Mr. Hoppy comes up with a plan to win over Mrs. Silvers heart and it involves Alfie. As an adult I only see deceit but as a child I would've seen it as super sweet and thoughtful.
mrgongjin's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
very very creative. The Mr Hoppy is so bad, so clever I mean.
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
3.0
Is this book deeply problematic? Yes. The man steals his love interest's pet, tricks her to make her fall in love with him, and gets away with it. It's also kind of cute, though? In a super creepy kind of way?
saltydogreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25