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ibrow 's review for:
The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I never read this growing up so as an adult decided to give it a try. Overall, a mixed reaction. There's not a strong plot and the book meanders through short episodes in the lives of the main chatacters. As a result I rarely felt particularly interested or driven to read more. The one story arc that does exist concerns Toad, and this is where being too old could have lessened my enjoyment, but I often found myself hoping that Toad would fail in his endeavors and learn a lesson, rather than rooting for him as I think you are expected to.
Apart from the story, it's also interesting as a reflection of the time and place it was written. Despite being anthropomorphic animals, it gives a fascinating glimpse into the leisurely life of the idle upper classes in Edwardian England when days were dictated by taking strolls, boating about, and making sure you had a good luncheon.
Apart from the story, it's also interesting as a reflection of the time and place it was written. Despite being anthropomorphic animals, it gives a fascinating glimpse into the leisurely life of the idle upper classes in Edwardian England when days were dictated by taking strolls, boating about, and making sure you had a good luncheon.