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chaisquarelatte's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the film where Rik Mayall voiced Toad of Toad Hall growing up as a child. As an adult it was lovely to read The Wind in The Willows as an adult.
It is a product of its time, with some of the remarks and observations made by the animals not always being appropriate in 2024. But the overall theme of the importance of friendship is a great thing for children to continue to hear about today.
It is a product of its time, with some of the remarks and observations made by the animals not always being appropriate in 2024. But the overall theme of the importance of friendship is a great thing for children to continue to hear about today.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
First time reading this since I was a child and it was so cosy and the perfect read for the beginning of spring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
Minor: Sexism
megelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
I never read this book as a kid, and read it more now to finally get around to it rather than because I necessarily thought it would be massively my thing, but I completely unexpectedly absolutely loved it. I actually think I enjoyed it a lot more now than I would have when I was younger, though of course it's impossible to stay for sure. It's got the perfect mix of cosy and wholesome vibes on the one hand, and sense of danger and adventure on the other. I adored the focuses on friendship and on bettering yourself, and I adored the prominent role nature played and all the brilliant descriptions.
There is unfortunately some misogyny and fatphobia that comes through, and while I can appreciate the context of when this was written, it still doesn't make for an enjoyable reading experience in that aspect and I still think it's important to view critically. Separately, I also found that, while the pacing is generally good, there's a bit of a 'time jump' towards the end that didn't quite work for me. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this overall, and I'm so glad that I finally got to this book; I can absolutely see why it's such a classic and why it's stood the test of time.
There is unfortunately some misogyny and fatphobia that comes through, and while I can appreciate the context of when this was written, it still doesn't make for an enjoyable reading experience in that aspect and I still think it's important to view critically. Separately, I also found that, while the pacing is generally good, there's a bit of a 'time jump' towards the end that didn't quite work for me. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this overall, and I'm so glad that I finally got to this book; I can absolutely see why it's such a classic and why it's stood the test of time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Violence
mistressviolet's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
2.0
Despite this being a classic, this book was not for me. The writing was long-winded, rambly, unbearably slow—way too much fluff. It never engaged me and my mind constantly wandered.
Then, as if I needed another reason to dislike the book, the character of Toad was frustratingly arrogant, misogynistic and fatphobic.
Just yuck. There was nothing redeeming about this book for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Misogyny
rexials's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
ruth's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
jkpiowa's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
My dad read this to me when I was little, though I didn't remember it at all. I was disappointed that there wasn't much plot, and there was quite a bit of misogyny. I know it's from 1908, but there are writers from before then that could write without denigrating women.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny and Violence
emlo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is quite a cute story of some animal friends hanging out on a river bank, interspersed with some very silly antics from Mr. Toad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny