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divadiane's review against another edition
4.0
Well, that was entertaining. I’m sure there is a lot of subtext that I’m missing, but just the perfect rhyming verses were fun to read. Not as many nonsense words as Jabberwocky, but a similarly silly poem.
plnodwyer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? N/A
5.0
overbookedproductions's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
2.75
sammystarbuck's review against another edition
4.0
When I say I don't much like poetry, I obviously mean adult whiny pretentious poetry, because this is pure gold.
Love it!
"The method employed I would gladly explain,
While I have it so clear in my head,
If I had but the time and you had but the brain—
But much yet remains to be said."
Love it!
"The method employed I would gladly explain,
While I have it so clear in my head,
If I had but the time and you had but the brain—
But much yet remains to be said."
jilliancoleen18's review against another edition
5.0
My Grandfather and I used to read this together on any given occasion. It was my introduction to Lewis Carroll and serves as a reminder of youthful times with my Papa every time I revisit it.
toliteratureandbeyond's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet little story. It was funny, well written and probably one of my favourite classics. Thoroughly enjoyed.
josep_panadero's review against another edition
4.0
Funny nonsense in poem form. After finishing the book the catchy rhythm stuck with me for a while. The edition I read has been beautifully illustrated by Tove Jansson in her unique style.
trish204's review against another edition
5.0
Lewis Carroll doesn't really need an introduction. Having brought us the fantastic world of Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, he is not only one of the most well-known authors of classic children's literature, but must have been one of the most inventive and imaginative people on the planet.
Apart from his novels, he also wrote this poem. I must admit to not having known about it. It was during my visit to Munich where I met Chris Riddell that I found out about The Hunting of the Snark since this pretty little edition was illustrated by the Children's Laureate (his publisher, Macmillan, has been Carroll's publisher so I think that is how this project came about) and some of the illustrations were shown in Munich.
The poem is about a merry and very quirky band of people hunting for the elusive Snark.
They aren't really equipped for the job, there's lots of silliness and downright nonsense (signature Carroll) but all in good fun and beautiful rhymes. After seven "fits" we come to a somewhat abrupt and weird ending.
But that's the greatest thing about Carroll: there is no limit to one's imagination and he wants you to use it ALL.
As Dr. Seuss once said: “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.”
This poem definitely does just that with all the different characters, places and ideas that were mixed together here.
Apart from his novels, he also wrote this poem. I must admit to not having known about it. It was during my visit to Munich where I met Chris Riddell that I found out about The Hunting of the Snark since this pretty little edition was illustrated by the Children's Laureate (his publisher, Macmillan, has been Carroll's publisher so I think that is how this project came about) and some of the illustrations were shown in Munich.
The poem is about a merry and very quirky band of people hunting for the elusive Snark.
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care;
They persued it with forks and hope;
They threatened its life with a railway-share;
They charmed it with smiles and soap.
They aren't really equipped for the job, there's lots of silliness and downright nonsense (signature Carroll) but all in good fun and beautiful rhymes. After seven "fits" we come to a somewhat abrupt and weird ending.
But that's the greatest thing about Carroll: there is no limit to one's imagination and he wants you to use it ALL.
As Dr. Seuss once said: “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.”
This poem definitely does just that with all the different characters, places and ideas that were mixed together here.