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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
A charming tale involving a lot of tortoises - amusing, heartwarming and suitable for all ages.
Okay... so, I’ve had this book since I was a very young child of about maybe 6 or 7 (so about half of my life) and I have only just got around to reading it, and let me tell you, give it a miss.
This book is highly sexist in so many ways and I was not expecting that from the blurb at all. One fine example being
‘oh tell me Mr.Hoppy. I’ll be your slave for life’. When he heard the words your slave for life, a little shiver of excitement swept through Mr. Hoppy.
End quote.
And I understand that this was written in a different time, however I do not think that a children’s book should be teaching children that it’s okay to view people that you feel affection towards as ‘your slave’.
My other issue was the fact that Mr. Hoppy built their relationship entirely on lies and took Mrs. Silver’s beloved pet that she’d loved for many years, and just gave it to a pet shop. AND HE NEVER TELLS HER. It’s not okay to teach kids to build relationships based on deceit.
This book is highly sexist in so many ways and I was not expecting that from the blurb at all. One fine example being
‘oh tell me Mr.Hoppy. I’ll be your slave for life’. When he heard the words your slave for life, a little shiver of excitement swept through Mr. Hoppy.
End quote.
And I understand that this was written in a different time, however I do not think that a children’s book should be teaching children that it’s okay to view people that you feel affection towards as ‘your slave’.
My other issue was the fact that Mr. Hoppy built their relationship entirely on lies and took Mrs. Silver’s beloved pet that she’d loved for many years, and just gave it to a pet shop. AND HE NEVER TELLS HER. It’s not okay to teach kids to build relationships based on deceit.
Um...not a kids book. The story tells of a man who tricks an ignorant woman to marry him. Also abusive to turtles. Definitely one of those stories where if the author wasn't who they are, no one would read this story.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
I love a down bad man haha
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Such a cute little story, I’m really loving Roald Dahl at the moment, his stories are really inspiring me and are just a lovely little welcome break from the adult world.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No