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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
First time I read this book I had problem with the conceot. It really irritated me and stood on my way of enjoying this book.
Now, in my next reread.. I don't mind them as much, and I was able to enjoy the story, but I'd still not read it to kids- I think.
Now, in my next reread.. I don't mind them as much, and I was able to enjoy the story, but I'd still not read it to kids- I think.
It's a book about gaslighting and lying to marry someone. Big yikes. Also Alfie went from a lush house with lovely hay to living in a box in a shed with leaves? Do not try and tell me he had an upgrade. Thanks to the manipulative Mr Hoppy he went from an extremely loving home to a home of a woman who keeps him in the shed.
Non condivido l'inganno usato per conquistare la signora levandole la cara Alfio senza che lei lo sappia.
Well, as others have said, this book tells us that we can build love and long-term relationships by lying to the people we are in love with. Whatever, it was still a funny Roald Dahl book. I mean, if I never liked anything that was kind of silly or set a bad example, I wouldn't like James and the Giant Peach because James talks back, or I wouldn't like A Wrinkle in Time because Meg destroys authority, or...you get the picture. Not one of Dahl's best, but I liked it. And I read it in about 20 minutes. The whole book. I'd let my kids read it, if I had kids. I think kids are smart enough to know that Mr. Hoppy was kind of ridiculous.
That was quick. While I do understand where all the negative reviews are coming from, I am more inclined to say that it's just the typical Roald Dahl style. A low four stars.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
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I'm starting to think that Dahl's books are not meant for lessons learned.
It's a cute story, but there are no repercussions for the lie Mr. Hoppy tells.
I'm starting to think that Dahl's books are not meant for lessons learned.
It's a cute story, but there are no repercussions for the lie Mr. Hoppy tells.
I will never not love Roald Dahl. His stories are what started my love of reading, and I'm so grateful to have received a partial collection of his works to read through this year.
Esio Trot is just as lighthearted and adorable as I expected it to be. Plus Quentin Blake's drawings just wash over me in pure nostalgia.
Esio Trot is just as lighthearted and adorable as I expected it to be. Plus Quentin Blake's drawings just wash over me in pure nostalgia.
This is cute, funny, and kept all 3 of my kids (ages 3-7) totally entertained through the whole book in one sitting (about 60 pages). I tried to stop in the middle, but everyone begged for me to go on. THis is one we will re-read frequently. Stay away if you wouldn't like the fact that the old man in the story gets away with tricking the woman he loves into falling in love with him and never confesses this to her.