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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
Mr. Hopper lives above widowed Mrs. Silver. He is in love with her but he's too shy to tell her. When she wishes that her tortoise, Alfie, would get bigger, and faster, Mr. Hopper comes up with a plan that will win the heart of Mrs. Silver. But what is Mr. Hopper’s plan? And will it work?
I didn't particularly like this book and I found the story rather bizarre. The way Mr. Hopper goes about with his plan is devious, deceptive and not the way you're supposed to start a relationship. Plus, it was rather a drawn-out way to go about things rather than just telling Mrs. Silver his feelings.
The story is about how clever men are, how stupid women are and how interchangeable pets are. It also comes across as all of this is okay, and a perfectly okay way to start a relationship. A relationship that went from 0-100 by a simple question.
I'm glad I never read this as a child, and I doubt I'll ever read it again.
I didn't particularly like this book and I found the story rather bizarre. The way Mr. Hopper goes about with his plan is devious, deceptive and not the way you're supposed to start a relationship. Plus, it was rather a drawn-out way to go about things rather than just telling Mrs. Silver his feelings.
The story is about how clever men are, how stupid women are and how interchangeable pets are. It also comes across as all of this is okay, and a perfectly okay way to start a relationship. A relationship that went from 0-100 by a simple question.
I'm glad I never read this as a child, and I doubt I'll ever read it again.
Jon gives this one thousand stars. "Or one hundred zillion stars."
The turtles' facial expressions were the best.
The turtles' facial expressions were the best.
I LOVE all of Roald Dahl's books, but I have to admit this one has not aged as well as others in some ways. Humorous and fun to read, it is definitely enjoyable, however the entire plot hinges on a man longing after a woman and initiating a relationship through deceit and trickery. There is no consequence for basing his entire relationship on lies and they end 'happily married.'
I would still definitely read this with children, but it is probably best read with a discussion of how relationships and the treatment of women has changed over time and a modern story would likely end differently. I think inviting children to consider their own views on relationships based on trickery and creating their own ending might be a great supplement to this book. But, I am also more sensitive to this topic and it rubbed me the wrong way. Still, a hilarious and wonderfully written read!
I would still definitely read this with children, but it is probably best read with a discussion of how relationships and the treatment of women has changed over time and a modern story would likely end differently. I think inviting children to consider their own views on relationships based on trickery and creating their own ending might be a great supplement to this book. But, I am also more sensitive to this topic and it rubbed me the wrong way. Still, a hilarious and wonderfully written read!
lighthearted
fast-paced
The main character in this wins the girl by lying and deceiving her and there are no consequences. It teaches a crappy lesson but give a good opportunity to discuss with a child all the many things that were wrong with it.
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes