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LOL. Wow. Interesting reaction.

So, what's your take on this widely loved book?

Well, if memory serves, you have suggested that I have a care-taking pathology/predeliction, so this probably won't surprise you -- I'm laughing rather hard over here -- but I totally adored that book.

I'll add a caveat that I've not read it since I was about 18. It was given to me a few years earlier by my ninth grade English teacher. I recall that the inscription read, "an example of elegant simplicity at its best" and, while I still agree with that assessment, I do actually recall being pretty distraught that the poor tree was such a sap, so to speak.

I Know alot of parents that ack the same way

Wow. Hate the book much? :)

YES INDEED.

Hilarious comment; you made me bust up laughing-- thanks!

I don't know why all these people totally HATE this book, but I think that it's a cute story and Silverstein did a great job on it!

How could you say that?!? The book is a nice, loving tale about giving. It give children an example of kindness! It's not that bad, just because the boy was needy!

i liked it too. it shows how the tree was being kind to the little boy about his needs. and i like the fact that this is a whole life time story in only 5 minutes. so be happy your not living the story.

Pretty much my thoughts summed up way more eloquently! I just reread this book and wow... that tree has issues. I don't think you can blame the boy since the tree is letting it all happen. "Oh, take what I have. Oh, lonley me. Wah Wah Wah."

I disagree with this review but DAMN, it made me laugh!

ahaha!by far the funniest review ever.

That may be that best review EVER!

I refuse to buy this book for my daughter. I hate this book and would never recommend it to anyone.

I am one of the people who finds this book either very sarcastic or truly misguided.

You know the book is about his wife... How she always helped him through life and grow as a person until she died really young because of a hereditary brain disease. It's not about how life works in a parasitic relationship it's symbolism for how even though his wife died he is still able to live on and grow while cherishing her remaining tree stump of memories that remain there forever.

I did not know that, Jaelyn. Thank you.

It makes me wonder about how much we color a work when we read it ourselves. My lens sees this story to be about a toxic and unhealthy relationship. It makes me wonder how people interpret my own writing... would people read my own novel entirely different than intended.

Oh my god I can't stop laughing!

Why is that the best review ever? She sounds angry and bitter. A bad childhood? Neglected upbringing? Pity her.

hey! that's mean. i like this book

Best book review EVER. I wish I wrote it.

Ahahah love your comment! I was thinking the same thing or more so of the men being selfish!

I actually liked this book. But I love your comment!

I agree! Awesome review.

I agree! Awesome review.

I'm laughing at Olivia's comment. Projecting much? :-)

You nailed it! Someone bought this for my daughter (I had never read it). Needless to say we donated it.

You nailed it! Someone bought this for my daughter (I had never read it). Needless to say we donated it.

Thank you! I feel there should be a club for those of us who realize how horrible this book is.

Great comment and observation. For me, the boy represents those in society who feel entitled. The tree represents those in society who struggle to be the providers.

Great comment and observation. For me, the boy represents those in society who feel entitled. The tree represents those in society who struggle to be the providers.

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I don't agree with you opinion about this book. But your review is one of the most entertaining I have ever read. I'm still laughing. Thanks for your candour and your remarkable wit both.

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That is so immature of you to write that, especially about a book written for children. It seems to me that someone else needs to be setting boundaries..

Attacking the reviewer rather than debating the merits of the review is simpleminded and makes one look ridiculous, silly girl.

Your comment was crystal clear, Cillian. You posted in my defense, so of course I was not addressing you. If only threaded discussions were allowed (or if I replied to posts in a more timely manner), we wouldn't have these misunderstandings.

Wonderful review. You took the words right out of my mouth.

Sava, "attacking the reviewer" ? Please. That's not an attack. It's my own opinion. Cillian, if your best line of defence is telling me to get a stick out of my ass, then you need to grow up. Everyone has different opinions. Just because I compelled disagree with the vulgar way Sava has reviewed this book, it doesn't mean I have a stick up my ass. At least be respectful and mature when defending yourself and others.

Oh Kasia, you sweet summer child. Calling me immature and that I need to set boundaries does not address my review. It is an attempt to insult me, the reviewer, whose review you didn't like. An attack and your opinion are not mutually exclusive. You can go fly your flag of indignation in your own front yard because your opinion is irrelevant.

Oh Sava, you immature, wannabe mother. I am not your child to call names to. I am another human being who deserves to be addressed as one. Furthermore, my opinion is relevant because it address the writer of this review (you) and why I disagree with the review and in the way it was written. If my opinion was irrelevant, my opinion would not talk about you or your review. So before you make claims like that, clear your head.

And again, with the personal attacks from you...your opinion is irrelevant because nobody cares about it. Nobody knows what you're trying to accomplish here. You are not here to talk about the book or the review, so you're not worth engaging any longer. I hope you find peace.

Cillian, all children are human beings, but not all human beings are children, are they? Answer me that.

Sava, I believe your review is stupid and outright misses the entire point of the book. The way you wrote this review reflects you as a person and I am just glad to not know you as a person. If you can't understand the simple moral behind a children's story like this and all you can resort to is swearing and calling me "silly girl" and "sweet summer child", it's clear to see exactly where you stand.

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