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A review by kaitsarago
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I've recently heard many booktubers saying their reading experience as an adult was wildly different than what their experience was reading this book as a kid or watching the movies. I haven't read the book (that I can remember) and haven't watched the movie since I was a kid, so I had to try it out.
Absurdity: I still cannot get over how absurd this book is. Barrie writes in a way that you never quite know the rules/boundaries of this universe. This only leads to hilarity! I assumed this would only happen in Neverland, but it's throughout the entire book and I loved it. I never knew what was coming next.
Racism: Unfortunately, the racism in this book is awful, and it gets progressively worse during their time in Neverland.
Peter Pan: Umm, this guy is racist, sexist, narcissistic, a kidnapper, and a serial killer of CHILDREN. He is somehow very innocent and also very sexual?? I was not expecting all this, as the movies portray him as the magical hero. Alsooooo, the descriptions of his baby teeth creeped me out 😅
Tinkerbell: Quite angry, swears a lot, and calls Peter Pan an ass. A bunch of times. He deserved it.
Absurdity: I still cannot get over how absurd this book is. Barrie writes in a way that you never quite know the rules/boundaries of this universe. This only leads to hilarity! I assumed this would only happen in Neverland, but it's throughout the entire book and I loved it. I never knew what was coming next.
Racism: Unfortunately, the racism in this book is awful, and it gets progressively worse during their time in Neverland.
Peter Pan: Umm, this guy is racist, sexist, narcissistic, a kidnapper, and a serial killer of CHILDREN. He is somehow very innocent and also very sexual?? I was not expecting all this, as the movies portray him as the magical hero. Alsooooo, the descriptions of his baby teeth creeped me out 😅
Tinkerbell: Quite angry, swears a lot, and calls Peter Pan an ass. A bunch of times. He deserved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism