megankholley 's review for:

Stuart Little by E.B. White

3.0

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I was surprisingly disappointed re-reading this as an adult. The concept of a mouse sibling and his tiny world is endearing and I enjoyed the first few chapters of Stuart’s adventures in his home, the boat race, mishaps with Snowbell, and meeting Margalo. About halfway through the book, there is an abrupt shift in tone and substance that is just baffling. Events no longer make sense, the invisible car is strange, Stuart’s day as a substitute teacher is very odd, and the failed date with Harriet is just plain weird. I feel like a different author wrote the last half and there was little to no editing. I’d rather watch the movie, which is sweeter and more well-contained for children.