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oceanwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I feel as though a book like this needs no recap, so I'll go right into it.
I never expected the pacing to be so fast even though it's a children's book. Maybe being familiar with the plot is part of the reason, but I felt like whenever I blinked I was on a new scene. A lot of the material hasn't aged well, either, which being a classic comes to little surprise yet never fails to catch me off guard. Still, I adore the premise and always have, so I'm glad to have finally read the original novel.
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexism
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Misogyny
Minor: Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment
paigehf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Misogyny, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Sexism, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Classism, Murder, Violence, and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Animal cruelty
timmytunter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexism and Racism
bishop_504's review against another edition
- 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
I loved all the unique fantastical facts, like the whispering stars and mothers organizing their children’s thoughts.
Unfortunately, I can’t ignore the racism in this book. If I ever chose to read this aloud to a child I would have to change the words and descriptions about the native people in Neverland.
Aside from this major flaw, the book managed to capture the joyfulness and sometimes cruelty of childhood in a way that I didn’t expect.
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
mdwsn27's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexism, Abandonment, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and Child abuse
kirstencholewa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Racism
the_sunchaser's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Moderate: Classism
camiclarkbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It is important to note that Barrie’s book is from a very different time and thus feature outdated views and language.
Minor: Toxic friendship, Racism, Racial slurs, Bullying, and Sexism
tattymouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Reading this book once was enough - it will not get a place on my bookshelves and I hope my children never ask to read it.
Minor: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Child death, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Violence, Sexism, Murder, Racism, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Suicide
5678901234's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Misogyny