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A review by tiernanalexandria
The Alice Curse by Megan Van Dyke
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was definitely a pretty solid retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Not many of the characters or themes changed.
I did particularly like the Story with Finn (Finneas) as we got to see a different side of “the white rabbit” and a slight romance.
I also liked how most of the other characters were also personified, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, and Dormouse.
Other than that, I think enjoyment of this book would be enhanced with love for the original. For me, it was an okay story, but not one I would put at the top of my recommendation list. I would probably read a sequel.
I did particularly like the Story with Finn (Finneas) as we got to see a different side of “the white rabbit” and a slight romance.
I also liked how most of the other characters were also personified, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, and Dormouse.
Other than that, I think enjoyment of this book would be enhanced with love for the original. For me, it was an okay story, but not one I would put at the top of my recommendation list. I would probably read a sequel.