A nice book but not my cup of tea. I loved the art style but I don't think it went well with the overall message of the story. Seemed a bit creepy forA nice book but not my cup of tea. I loved the art style but I don't think it went well with the overall message of the story. Seemed a bit creepy for a story that's meant to be uplifting....more
Super pretty art and a good message. This would be great for history class or a children's library.Super pretty art and a good message. This would be great for history class or a children's library....more
Beautiful illustrations with a really heartwarming story. Highly recomend for people that enjoy children's picture books.Beautiful illustrations with a really heartwarming story. Highly recomend for people that enjoy children's picture books....more
Stunning art, but this was lacking the depth of Shaun Tan's other work. There was obviously some social commentary going on, but when the book is thisStunning art, but this was lacking the depth of Shaun Tan's other work. There was obviously some social commentary going on, but when the book is this short it's all very superficial. This takes all of 30 seconds to read so I wouldn't say don't read it, but maybe just get it from the library....more
Just as fun as the previous three! Even though the first Wayside book was published 40 years ago (!), if I didn't know any better I'd assume this was Just as fun as the previous three! Even though the first Wayside book was published 40 years ago (!), if I didn't know any better I'd assume this was published along with the original ones. I'm only giving this 4 stars because it felt simpler and more rushed than the other three and the characters didn't get as much development. I still really, really enjoyed it though and its well worth reading if you enjoy the series....more
Trash, trash, trash ending to an otherwise ok book. There are definitely worse endings out there, but it was so much worse than the first half of the Trash, trash, trash ending to an otherwise ok book. There are definitely worse endings out there, but it was so much worse than the first half of the book and really muddied the messege of the story to me. I doubt this was the author's intent, but it came off as glorifying war and needless self-sacrifice to me. I know this is a children's book, but I did not vibe with the author's philosophical takes.
The first half of this book was really good and I enjoyed the writing so I'm giving this 2 stars. The characters, plot, and everything else was worth 1 star imo....more
Really beautiful illustrations, but I thought the story was lacking. I liked how on the pages with writing there were small illustrations the led up tReally beautiful illustrations, but I thought the story was lacking. I liked how on the pages with writing there were small illustrations the led up to the main one....more
So, I don't understand most of Shaun Tan's books. They're always very creative, and the artwork is always stunning, but...they're all so weird! I thinSo, I don't understand most of Shaun Tan's books. They're always very creative, and the artwork is always stunning, but...they're all so weird! I think this book was about the imagination of children, but I'm honestly not sure. It started out very light, but progressively became darker and more disturbing. This is a children's book, so it only takes 5 minutes to read, but I'd say it's worth picking up since the artwork is so beautiful. [image] ...more
This isn't my favorite Dahl book. The characters and the magic weren't very well developed, and everything felt a bit rushed. It also felt very preachThis isn't my favorite Dahl book. The characters and the magic weren't very well developed, and everything felt a bit rushed. It also felt very preachy. Roald Dahl books always have strong, clear messages, but they're never as in-your-face as in this book. I didn't necessarily disagree with his message, it was just too upfront for my taste....more
While this was definitely enjoyable, I wouldn't say that it's my favourite Roald Dahl book. I mostly just feel meh about it.While this was definitely enjoyable, I wouldn't say that it's my favourite Roald Dahl book. I mostly just feel meh about it....more
Goodreads deleted my original review :( I'm not in a writing mood at all, but I'll write some notes down anyway.
I thought now would be a good time toGoodreads deleted my original review :( I'm not in a writing mood at all, but I'll write some notes down anyway.
I thought now would be a good time to re-read this book. I recently turned 18, I graduated high school, and I'll soon be starting university. Like many who enjoy Peter Pan, I hate change and I actively avoid it. Part of me thinks it would be awesome to live in Neverland, and part of me thinks it would be horrifying. Peter Pan (the book) is very different from Peter Pan (the Disney movie). Peter is a jerk, people are killed left and right, and the ending is much sadder! I was crying by the end of the book! I'm too tired to write anything else...maybe I'll write a better review on my next re-read....more
I don't quite understand what happened in this book...but it was pretty interesting. And the pictures were really pretty!I don't quite understand what happened in this book...but it was pretty interesting. And the pictures were really pretty!...more
While Sara Crewe may be the definition of a Mary Sue, I still love her. I read this book when I was younger, so maybe it's just the nostalgia talking,While Sara Crewe may be the definition of a Mary Sue, I still love her. I read this book when I was younger, so maybe it's just the nostalgia talking, but this book is so incredibly charming. I was enchanted by the descriptions of Sara's waredrobe, her attic, and of all the other little girls. My favorite scenes are definitely the scenes where "the magic" transformed Sara's attic. This book is certainly not perfect- I can see that even though I'm half blinded by nostalgia- but I still love it, and I'm sure I'll continue to re-read this book, and I can see why this book is still considered a children's classic....more
Meh. This book was meh. I mean, it was OK, but it wasn't special at all. I wasn't exactly wowed by the writing, and the art wasn't my style. Meh. This book was meh. I mean, it was OK, but it wasn't special at all. I wasn't exactly wowed by the writing, and the art wasn't my style. ...more
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