justjacq 's review for:

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I didn't read this as a kid, so none of the nostalgia was there, but I still found it enchanting. I have seen the movie, though, and totally would have thought Winnie was older than 9 years old... I feel like it would have been a little better if she were. The story is still full of wonder, and I did fall for Winnie and the Tucks. I can see how this became a middle-grade classic; the writing would have sucked me in as a young reader. It did a pretty good job of that now. I'm not sure I love the ending, but I appreciate this for its take on love, loneliness, and living fully with the time you have.