Reviews

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

mariawjw's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

hnbb's review against another edition

4.0

I read the Paddington books in a chapter book style when I was growing up. I enjoyed them, but couldn't understand his attachment to marmalade. My husband brought this book back (along with a Paddington stuffed bear) for my daughter when he studied in England one summer. It has special meaning in our home.

dmorett92's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

denigu's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

riaryan's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Going through a Paddington phase with our youngest, and with a recent visit to London and a stop off at Paddington station itself, I couldn't resist picking up a copy of the first book at its gift shop. A delightful and nostalgic read.

novelsandnature's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

counting_sunsets's review against another edition

fast-paced

missbookiverse's review against another edition

5.0

Suddenly felt like rereading this. I first read this as a child and enjoyed it a lot back then. Still love it today. Paddington is so sweet and clumsy (he reminded me of Winnie the Pooh a lot), you can't help but love him and his adventures.

theojf's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

rawrkatts's review against another edition

3.0

cute but i was bored :(