luellen1990's review against another edition
5.0
A classic book I actually enjoyed. This book reminds me of my childhood I have fond memories of it being read to me as a child.
I do enjoy this book. I reread it this year for one of my book challenges and I enjoyed it once again
I do enjoy this book. I reread it this year for one of my book challenges and I enjoyed it once again
hmuraski27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
3.0
although I do see why this one is a classic, it didn't strike me as something one MUST read in order to fully comprehend the beauty of classic literature. It's plenty fun, but I'll stick with Anne and Tom and Huck for my childhood hijinks and leave Mr. Toad on the Disneyland ride where he belongs in my memories.
struanhenderson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
norrieaga's review against another edition
5.0
This book contains one of my most favorite quotes ever, "There is nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats"...
montsebens's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
bookwormofinsta's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
becs_l's review against another edition
2.0
I rarely read classics
I rarely read children’s books.
So here I am giving The Wind in the Willows a go.
It was mainly because of work. A project is going on with a Wind in the Willows theme. All the talk about Toad’s caravan and Ratty’s boat, and not having a clue what they were on about, had finally gotten to me.
When I started, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the old fashioned style. Obviously this was written in the early 20th Century. Placing it on animals added to the charm. The way they speak, how formal it used to be. In the beginning I was suckered in.
I do like the characters. Each has their own quirks and personalities. I liked Ratty especially. He made me smile.
I liked the way the story began. It felt solid and I was eager to see where the quirky characters were going to take us. By about 30% of the way it was still the beginning. Well that was what it felt like anyway. After the initial promise, the plot didn’t feel like it was going anywhere. And it remained like this up until the end of the book. The last few chapters were very hard to get through. There was a story, a very vague one through. Not enough to keep me interested unfortunately. It all felt very random.
While The Wind in the Willows has a certain charm about it, I didn’t particularly like it overall. I’m not sure how much appeal it would have to children these days either. I hope this work project pays off.
I rarely read children’s books.
So here I am giving The Wind in the Willows a go.
It was mainly because of work. A project is going on with a Wind in the Willows theme. All the talk about Toad’s caravan and Ratty’s boat, and not having a clue what they were on about, had finally gotten to me.
When I started, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the old fashioned style. Obviously this was written in the early 20th Century. Placing it on animals added to the charm. The way they speak, how formal it used to be. In the beginning I was suckered in.
I do like the characters. Each has their own quirks and personalities. I liked Ratty especially. He made me smile.
I liked the way the story began. It felt solid and I was eager to see where the quirky characters were going to take us. By about 30% of the way it was still the beginning. Well that was what it felt like anyway. After the initial promise, the plot didn’t feel like it was going anywhere. And it remained like this up until the end of the book. The last few chapters were very hard to get through. There was a story, a very vague one through. Not enough to keep me interested unfortunately. It all felt very random.
While The Wind in the Willows has a certain charm about it, I didn’t particularly like it overall. I’m not sure how much appeal it would have to children these days either. I hope this work project pays off.
spencerreidwannabe's review against another edition
4.0
“Home! That was what they meant, those caressing appeals, those soft touches wafted through the air, those invisible little hands pulling and tugging, all one way.”