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Peter Pan
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4 to 4.5 Stars
Peter Pan has never really been one of my favorite classic stories. I know that some people have a lot of nostalgia from childhood for the Disney movie. Also, there have been so many spinoff and retellings of this story and the actual life of the author, that you know that it means a lot to a lot of people. As we are preparing to watch this with our kids for the first time, I figured I ought to check out the original so that I could get a real feel for where the story started.
At first, it started slow. I am wondering if this was due to my tendency to go into things with pre-conceived expectations. Since I have had only a passive interest in the story before, I wonder if my brain was like “Hey! Why are you wasting your time on this!� I know, I know . . . this is very bad of me! So, I soldiered on, and I am very glad I did.
As the story progressed, I really got into it and the world of Neverland. The characters were fun and the fantastical plot very silly. The emotions and personalities of all the characters can be summed up by a line about Tinkerbell that said basically she could either be all mean or all nice, but never both things at once. Because of this, you pretty much know what you are going to get with each character.
The progression through to the end was melancholy, but satisfyingly sweet. It is true that we are all going to grow up someday, but the stories from our childhood never do.
Be sure check this book out - especially if you are a fan of Peter Pan, Hook, Wendy, etc. or have dreams of someday traveling off to Neverland.
Peter Pan has never really been one of my favorite classic stories. I know that some people have a lot of nostalgia from childhood for the Disney movie. Also, there have been so many spinoff and retellings of this story and the actual life of the author, that you know that it means a lot to a lot of people. As we are preparing to watch this with our kids for the first time, I figured I ought to check out the original so that I could get a real feel for where the story started.
At first, it started slow. I am wondering if this was due to my tendency to go into things with pre-conceived expectations. Since I have had only a passive interest in the story before, I wonder if my brain was like “Hey! Why are you wasting your time on this!� I know, I know . . . this is very bad of me! So, I soldiered on, and I am very glad I did.
As the story progressed, I really got into it and the world of Neverland. The characters were fun and the fantastical plot very silly. The emotions and personalities of all the characters can be summed up by a line about Tinkerbell that said basically she could either be all mean or all nice, but never both things at once. Because of this, you pretty much know what you are going to get with each character.
The progression through to the end was melancholy, but satisfyingly sweet. It is true that we are all going to grow up someday, but the stories from our childhood never do.
Be sure check this book out - especially if you are a fan of Peter Pan, Hook, Wendy, etc. or have dreams of someday traveling off to Neverland.
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Reading Progress
November 26, 2020
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Started Reading
November 26, 2020
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November 26, 2020
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2020
November 26, 2020
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audible
November 26, 2020
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audio
November 26, 2020
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classic
November 26, 2020
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fantasy
November 26, 2020
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young-adult
November 28, 2020
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Finished Reading
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Nov 30, 2020 06:36PM
This was one of my favorite childhood stories. I'm glad you stuck with it!
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Chris wrote: "This was one of my favorite childhood stories. I'm glad you stuck with it!"Me too! Teaches me to lean on my preconceived notions!
DeB wrote: "A lovely review!"Thank you, Deb! :)
I read this first as a child, and then again around the time I started teaching pre-school, and once more as an adult to my children. My favourite character was Nana, but I could relate as the dog we had when I was an infant was my constant companion. So happy that you enjoyed this, Matthew, and I loved reading your wonderful review!
Cheri wrote: "I read this first as a child, and then again around the time I started teaching pre-school, and once more as an adult to my children. My favourite character was Nana, but I could relate as the dog ..."Awesome memories and nostalgia, Cheri! :)
Thanks you so much - I am very glad I ended up enjoying it.
I was always terrified of Peter Pan when I was a kid. Then Christina Henry wrote a dark retelling of his story and confirmed EVERYTHING that freaked me out LOL!
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "I was always terrified of Peter Pan when I was a kid. Then Christina Henry wrote a dark retelling of his story and confirmed EVERYTHING that freaked me out LOL!"It is certainly not a light tale - disturbing at certain points. Kind of like Pinocchio!
The best audio version, in my opinion, is the one narrated by Jim Dale. He also narrated the Harry Potter series and the Peter and the Star catchers series (how Peter Pan became Peter Pan).
Jean wrote: "The best audio version, in my opinion, is the one narrated by Jim Dale. He also narrated the Harry Potter series and the Peter and the Star catchers series (how Peter Pan became Peter Pan)."Thanks for the info, Jean! I went with the version that was available from Audible, but if I try any more I will keep my eye out for Jim Dale!
