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A review by pelicanfreak
Mary Poppins: The Complete Collection by P.L. Travers
5.0
If you grew up watching the Disney classic by the same name, like myself you might have expectations for this book. Ditch them all and treat yourself to what is a GREAT READ . I cannot stress enough that this is NOTHING like the Disney movie of the same name, but it is a great read - especially if you leave your mind open. As it describes the adventures Jane, Michael & the twins go on with Mary, a VERY vain and rather crude woman, it does allude to certain possibilities and worlds that most of us either think impossible -or think of not at all.
For example, Mary can hear the wind and speak to animals - surely there are people which similar talents in existence. When Michael wonders aloud what happens at the zoo after hours and finds himself with prime seating to find out: it may be far-fetched but surely if we humans weren't so lucky as to be in charge it could very well be the case! Without any spoilers I will just say, read the book - and you will enjoy it all the more if you set aside and pre-conceived notions Disney may have caused and keep an open mind. A short, good, adventurous, thought-provoking read.
For example, Mary can hear the wind and speak to animals - surely there are people which similar talents in existence. When Michael wonders aloud what happens at the zoo after hours and finds himself with prime seating to find out: it may be far-fetched but surely if we humans weren't so lucky as to be in charge it could very well be the case! Without any spoilers I will just say, read the book - and you will enjoy it all the more if you set aside and pre-conceived notions Disney may have caused and keep an open mind. A short, good, adventurous, thought-provoking read.