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A review by paper_queen
Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Initial Response
...GOODNESS. That was INTENSE.
High Lights
- EVERYTHING, BASICALLY.
- Peter is still Peter. And I still loved him.
- I LOVED reentering the world of Neverland, and this time with some new worldbuilding! It was really neat to see how things had changed. The bottle of poison that seeped into the lagoon, and then EVERYWHERE. Totally evilly delightful form of worldbuilding.
- I just really love all the creativity. It's so cool, playing with all sorts of different ideas and things.
- The Lost Boys and Wendy are still hilarious. XD
- THE PLOT TWISTS. (Okay, I admit, this is a re-read, but the first time I read it, I remember being ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED at the twists. It was so much fun. :D) RAVELLO. I HATE YOU BUT I LIKE YOU. I've always had a soft spot for Captain Hook, and this made me so confused and a muddled mess of feels. It's a complicated thing. XD
- PETER TURNED INTO HOOK. This is AMAZING and makes TOTAL SENSE, but I don't know if it makes me hate Hook/Ravello even more or less. GAH HELP.
- Also, points for the fun, whimsical narration and writing style. Such a delight to read. :D
Low Lights
- Um...I don't really have any?
- There were a few gross parts, but...yeah, it wasn't a big deal at all.
- So...NOTHING.
Conclusion
This was SO much fun, and I'm SO glad I re-read this book! Peter Pan was always a favorite of mine, and this book just makes his story a thousand times better. <3 If you love Peter Pan, pirates, or books, YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.
...GOODNESS. That was INTENSE.
High Lights
- EVERYTHING, BASICALLY.
- Peter is still Peter. And I still loved him.
- I LOVED reentering the world of Neverland, and this time with some new worldbuilding! It was really neat to see how things had changed.
- I just really love all the creativity. It's so cool, playing with all sorts of different ideas and things.
- The Lost Boys and Wendy are still hilarious. XD
- THE PLOT TWISTS. (Okay, I admit, this is a re-read, but the first time I read it, I remember being ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED at the twists. It was so much fun. :D)
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- Also, points for the fun, whimsical narration and writing style. Such a delight to read. :D
Low Lights
- Um...I don't really have any?
- There were a few gross parts, but...yeah, it wasn't a big deal at all.
- So...NOTHING.
Conclusion
This was SO much fun, and I'm SO glad I re-read this book! Peter Pan was always a favorite of mine, and this book just makes his story a thousand times better. <3 If you love Peter Pan, pirates, or books, YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.