Reviews

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

prysen's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

maisieharris's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

_dancingwithdragons's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.5

butterfly_bombshell's review against another edition

5.0

I loved Peter Pan! I’ve always been a fan of the movie and I’m glad I decided to read the actual story! It was so good!

mdwsn27's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexism, Abandonment, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and Child abuse

heatherp23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

sidharthvardhan's review against another edition

4.0

Apparently Peter Pan is inspired by a child who will forever be young because he is dead. Anyway, two stars in the rating are for character of Tinkerbell.

ranee_samaniego's review against another edition

4.0

Peter Pan is a classic, magical fairy tale following the adventures of the Darling children who embark on an unforgettable journey to Neverland with the boy who never grows up. Neverland is a place where dreams intersect reality, where pirates, fairies, and mermaids roam, and where grown-up worries are castaway.

This is a fantastic fairy tale with layers - both children and adults can derive meaning and joy from it!

Peter Pan looks at the joy, innocence, and adventures of childhood that we adults forget, yet also notes that there is beauty and satisfaction in growing up. Barrie pinpoints the importance of maturing through Peter, who, because he is eternally a child, isn't able to empathize with others well, quickly forgets magnificent escapades and meaningful people, and is prideful and selfish. So, it is with bittersweetness indeed that we read of the Lost Boys and the Darling children growing up and the cycle of adventure continuing through Wendy's children at the conclusion of the story.

jakegreyxx's review against another edition

2.0

I was a little let down by this book. I guess for something that had been hyped up for my entire childhood, I found the book to be a little boring.
It was still fun to read though, and definitely had a few chuckle moments.

guillevaldata's review against another edition

1.0

Ups, sorry not sorry.
El libro simplemente no me gustó. Me pareció aburridísimo, no me gusto como estaba escrito, no me gusto Peter Pan (personaje). Es muy diferente a Disney, esta es más como la adaptación humana.
Seré opinión impopular pero me quedo miiil veces con la película animada.
Del libro solo me gustó Tinker Bell 🤷🏻‍♀️