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The Phoenix and the Carpet (Five Children, #2)
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Rating: 2.5 Stars
' "I must get rid of that carpet at once," said mother.
But what the children said in sad whispers to each other, as they pondered over last night's events, was -
"We must get rid of that Phoenix." '
When I first read Five Children and It, I had been entranced by how the children played together, took care of each other and got into all their scrapes. However, when I got down to reading the sequel it felt like something had changed. Back in their home, does it make sense when I say they seemed more annoying?
There's the first problem of course, where due to the time period the sexism and racism is very much present. Anthea can sew and do chores and make fires for the sibling while hurting herself, but when she's in a bad mood and doesn't agree with Cyril?
' "Ah", he said, "that's all women are fit for - to keep safe and warm, while the men do the work and run dangers and risks and things."
Oh shut up, Cyril.
In addition to this, the children seem more reliant on the magical elements in the story now. Phoenix usually has to save the day, if not carpet. And if all goes wrong there's also Psammead. I get they are children, but with three wishes and a Phoenix in the sequel versus just a sand fairy and wish a day, I don't understand why they need to rely on them so much. And the ending (view spoiler) I just wasn't a very happy human.
On the good side though, this story hasn't changed in the way it's told. It's still carefree and fast paced, and I'm sure I would have liked it if I was a child. I'd just recommend people who read the Five Children and It and leave be, because honestly I feel like you'd better preserve the magic then.
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Rating: 2.5 Stars
' "I must get rid of that carpet at once," said mother.
But what the children said in sad whispers to each other, as they pondered over last night's events, was -
"We must get rid of that Phoenix." '
When I first read Five Children and It, I had been entranced by how the children played together, took care of each other and got into all their scrapes. However, when I got down to reading the sequel it felt like something had changed. Back in their home, does it make sense when I say they seemed more annoying?
There's the first problem of course, where due to the time period the sexism and racism is very much present. Anthea can sew and do chores and make fires for the sibling while hurting herself, but when she's in a bad mood and doesn't agree with Cyril?
' "Ah", he said, "that's all women are fit for - to keep safe and warm, while the men do the work and run dangers and risks and things."
Oh shut up, Cyril.
In addition to this, the children seem more reliant on the magical elements in the story now. Phoenix usually has to save the day, if not carpet. And if all goes wrong there's also Psammead. I get they are children, but with three wishes and a Phoenix in the sequel versus just a sand fairy and wish a day, I don't understand why they need to rely on them so much. And the ending (view spoiler) I just wasn't a very happy human.
On the good side though, this story hasn't changed in the way it's told. It's still carefree and fast paced, and I'm sure I would have liked it if I was a child. I'd just recommend people who read the Five Children and It and leave be, because honestly I feel like you'd better preserve the magic then.
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