A review by itsnikhat
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

4.0

Often times you feel the need to read a children’s story, especially if you have been in a major reading slump — this always works for me. The Railway Children felt like the perfect read for the mood I was in — light-hearted, filled with adventures, focus on familial relationships. The book reminded me of numerous Enid Blyton books I’ve read. It had a similar feel, the characters and their adventures felt familiar. What I loved the most about this was how simple scenarios and every day life made the story. As I continued to read, I wanted to be present with the trio. The picture of city life, village life, observation of adults around them, the friendships formed was a wholesome affair in its entirety.

I don’t have much to say except that it’s a comforting classic to read when you don’t want to pick up anything or aren’t sure what to read next. Read this if you want a trip down the memory lane to your first favourite books.