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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I think I rounded up to a four. For the most part, had a good time with this! Delightfully British snark, cute lil animals, and surprisingly my favorite chapter was the Christmas one, because it was so warm and cozy.
I refused to do anything but read this aloud every time I opened it, so it took a little longer to read. I loved it! So strange and hilarious and beautifully written.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I feel like the author was heavily inspired by “the Three Musketeers”…
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have fond memories of riding the Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland, yet never once read the source material of which inspired it. I was worried it would be difficult to read with it being written in 1908, but I was pleasantly surprised. I found the prose flowing and whimsical. It was delightfully fun. I enjoyed the use of anthropomorphic characters to explore human emotions (such as fear, nostalgia, awe, and wanderlust), while also commenting on class and society during the time which the story was written. Though classified as a "children's novel" it is very much a book that adults can enjoy as well.
My second time reading this--probably 8 years after I first read it as a child with my mom. Lots of wonderful memories, coziness, and warmth. One of my favorite cozy winter classics.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A children's book with hidden depths - some of the best characterization I've read in years and great examples of "show not tell" how the characters are feeling. And beautiful, lyrical descriptions of the English countryside. It's clear why this is a classic & still loved by children (& grown-up kids)!
The edition I read was also enhanced by illustrations by Robert Ingpen. I love my Kindle but I'm very glad that I borrowed this in hard copy for the benefit of those lovely pictures!
The edition I read was also enhanced by illustrations by Robert Ingpen. I love my Kindle but I'm very glad that I borrowed this in hard copy for the benefit of those lovely pictures!