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A review by seraphjewel
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
4.0
I have been exposed to Peter Pan in many other facets: Disney, Spielberg's movie, the one with Jeremy Sumpter, Syfy, the Starcatchers, even the play. Yet even with all that, this is my very first time experiencing the original story of Peter Pan as told by Barrie.
The book is clever, has imagination and really embraces what it means to be a child. Not just the innocence of it, but the self-centered and flightiness, even the heartlessness of children. It is in equal parts tragic and marvelous to experience. It was much more violent and sinister than one would expect, but it gave a lot of meaningful commentary to childhood and adulthood.
Aside from the memorable characters of Peter, Wendy, Hook and Tinker Bell, one thing I really found myself enjoying was the narrative voice. I loved how he was an active participant in the stor, making commentary and addressing the audience directly on more than one occasion. That made me as a reader feel more included in the story.
What else can be said about this story? Although I grew up physically, I feel there will always be a bit of childlike wonder and belief in my heart. It's that side of me that has always loved the story of Peter Pan, and that part will gladly clap for Tinker Bell. So it goes without saying that I enjoyed finally getting to this book and look forward to flying with Peter again.
Second to the right, and straight on 'til morning.
The book is clever, has imagination and really embraces what it means to be a child. Not just the innocence of it, but the self-centered and flightiness, even the heartlessness of children. It is in equal parts tragic and marvelous to experience. It was much more violent and sinister than one would expect, but it gave a lot of meaningful commentary to childhood and adulthood.
Aside from the memorable characters of Peter, Wendy, Hook and Tinker Bell, one thing I really found myself enjoying was the narrative voice. I loved how he was an active participant in the stor, making commentary and addressing the audience directly on more than one occasion. That made me as a reader feel more included in the story.
What else can be said about this story? Although I grew up physically, I feel there will always be a bit of childlike wonder and belief in my heart. It's that side of me that has always loved the story of Peter Pan, and that part will gladly clap for Tinker Bell. So it goes without saying that I enjoyed finally getting to this book and look forward to flying with Peter again.
Second to the right, and straight on 'til morning.