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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
3.75 ⭐️ unsure if we should teach kids to lie to gain the love of another, but it is a whimsical story nonetheless
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Working in a school library, I can see myself reading a hell of a lot more children’s books.
*mild spoilers*
Re-read this as a bit of a cheaty way to reach my end of year reading goal.
I remember loving it as a kid and finding it hilarious. Having now read it through an adult’s eyes, the whole “trick her into marriage” narrative felt so gross. I understand that its a classic and Roald Dahl is of his time but I definitely won’t be reading it to my niece or nephew now.
2 stars for the charming little illustrations.
Re-read this as a bit of a cheaty way to reach my end of year reading goal.
I remember loving it as a kid and finding it hilarious. Having now read it through an adult’s eyes, the whole “trick her into marriage” narrative felt so gross. I understand that its a classic and Roald Dahl is of his time but I definitely won’t be reading it to my niece or nephew now.
2 stars for the charming little illustrations.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hay muchas cosas malas en éste libro. ¿Cómo pueden enseñarle a los niños que mentir, secuestrar y cambiar mascotas es la ruta para enamorar a alguien? No, no.
Read for a challenge - read a child favorite.
I remember I loved this book when I was little - even did a book report about it. I do see now that I'm older, that it's not exactly decent of him to lie to a gullable older lady to trick her into falling in love with him, but it's still cute :)
I remember I loved this book when I was little - even did a book report about it. I do see now that I'm older, that it's not exactly decent of him to lie to a gullable older lady to trick her into falling in love with him, but it's still cute :)
Interesting little book about a strange love story
Meh. I get the idea of developing confidence by using an unconventional approach, but that lesson gets lost in the very obvious acts of deceit that Mr. Hoppy employs. Not a good lesson in my book.
funny
fast-paced