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A review by kyalxis
Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy and Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J.M. Barrie
3.0
This book is split into two, Peter and Wendy (which Peter Pan is adapted from) and Peter Pan in Kensington Garden so I think it’s best to give two different ratings as they are vastly different.
Peter and Wendy: 3.5/4. I really did enjoy Barrie’s writing and storytelling ability. There are so many details from the book the Disney adaptation misses so it added more adventure and spirit to the story itself.
Peter Pan in Kensington Garden: 2/2.5. Majority of this was very boring, but I still appreciated it as it gave a background to what would became the Peter Pan we all know. The main difference being Peter is a baby and living in the gardens vs a child in Neverland. Also, we really get to see the reasoning behind his viewpoint of mothers, which again was very depressing.
Overall, Peter Pan is a lot more sad and morbid than I would’ve ever expected. I can’t tell if I’m glad to have read this or wish I had been satisfied with Disney.
Peter and Wendy: 3.5/4. I really did enjoy Barrie’s writing and storytelling ability. There are so many details from the book the Disney adaptation misses so it added more adventure and spirit to the story itself.
Peter Pan in Kensington Garden: 2/2.5. Majority of this was very boring, but I still appreciated it as it gave a background to what would became the Peter Pan we all know. The main difference being Peter is a baby and living in the gardens vs a child in Neverland. Also, we really get to see the reasoning behind his viewpoint of mothers, which again was very depressing.
Overall, Peter Pan is a lot more sad and morbid than I would’ve ever expected. I can’t tell if I’m glad to have read this or wish I had been satisfied with Disney.