A review by mcayers316
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

4.0

3.5 stars. I liked this classic, but I definitely did not love it. I of course only knew of Mary Poppins from the Disney movie, and I naively thought the movie was similar to the book. Not sure why I would think that, but there you go. In the book, Mary Poppins is vain, decidedly unfriendly, and quite sharp with the children. Being the person that's basically raising the children, I expected a little more kindness, and I think it detracted from the story, at least for me. I enjoyed the fantastical adventures Mary Poppins and the children embark on, and I loved the writing overall.