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J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

romanr's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

a_kira's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

tatteredpharey1's review against another edition

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5.0

Listened to this on audio. Wow Peter was a little more violent than I remembered.

pimplop's review against another edition

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2.0

Quiero partir diciendo que nunca vi ninguna adaptación de Peter Pan, porque aparentemente no tengo infancia. Sólo cachaba un poco de qué se trataba.

Dicho eso, varios saben lo incomoda que me sentí leyendo el libro por todo el machismo que hay. Y puta, obvio que hay machismo si el libro es del año 1. Sin embargo el saber que el libro es antiguo no fue suficiente para que yo pudiera leer tranquila y dejar pasar el machismo.
Principalmente porque no entendía el afán con la maternidad en este libro. Ya cuando llevaba como el 80% del libro leído me hice esta pregunta en serio, porque tiene que tener alguna explicación.
Ahí fue donde me puse a investigar al autor y comprendí todo, fue una gran revelación.

El libro como un retrato de los traumas del autor me parece muy fuerte y casi alucinante de que pudiera plasmarlos así. Sólo por eso sí le aplaudo un poco e incluso gracias a eso le doy más estrellitas.
Ya volviendo al libro luego de investigar al autor, la historia me siguió pareciendo bien fome.
Peter Pan me cae como el hoyo. El único personaje que me cayó un poco bien fue Tigrilla, es una lástima que no saliera casi nunca.

Este libro me lo prestó hace mucho tiempo una amiga y por eso quería leerlo pronto, para devolvérselo, ya salí del cacho ¡Gracias por prestármelo!
Lo único que espero es que este libro deje de ser literatura infantil porque está demasiado marcado el "LAS NIÑAS HACEN ESTO" y "LOS NIÑOS HACEN ESTO OTRO", la maternidad casi obligada o sino eres una mala mujer y un largo etcétera.

No creo que olvide lo incomoda que me sentí leyéndolo, todo lo demás está en proceso de olvido porque no me sirve de nada.
Eso no más...

heddas_bookgems's review against another edition

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3.0

Barrie's original Peter Pan story differs greatly from any adaptation. The portrayal of gender roles is old-fashioned and there are some instances of xenophobia, particularly towards Native Americans. Peter Pan himself is not the charming character portrayed in popular culture. He is morally ambiguous and does not shy away from violence against pirates or Lost Boys. In fact, he can be quite unpleasant, selfish, and even whiny at times. However, the underlying message is that children can be ruthless – which is why they need to grow up. Despite these issues, the story remains a classic with enchanting elements such as mermaids and pixies. But be warned, some of these characters may not be as innocent as they seem.

carleesu's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jessyclaris's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Segunda à direita e depois direto até amanhã de manhã ✨
Eu acho q normalmente a minha geração teve o primeiro contato com Peter Pan com clássico da Disney 1953 ou em outras tantas versões (a minha favorita é Hook 1991) e até a mais recente live action e finalmente lendo esse clássico me faz entender pq tantas versões. 
Essa estória é sobre como é mágico ser criança a inocência e o acreditar nas brincadeiras no "faz de conta" o quão fascinante e o personagem Peter Pan que beira a vilania, porém tem uma inocência que faz retroceder da maldade. 
J. M tem uma escrita profunda mesmo livro sendo fácil de ler, tem citações que quando a gente já tá grande e entende muito bem é um tiro certeiro e claro como homem branco tem muito perjorativo com os povos originários que, aliás que nos filmes só foram corrigir esse erro no  live action 2023 da Disney. 
Enfim, amei o livro e a mensagem final 🤗

jo486's review against another edition

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5.0

I don't know what it is about this book that makes me love it so much, I guess it have to be because I've always loved Peter Pan, he is my hero!

rosiefpb's review against another edition

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5.0

Avelynn says "my favourite character was Wendy because she was kind looking after all the boys. Tinkerbell was a bit mean when she told the boys to shoot Wendy. I think she was jealous of her."

kostadinovaaaaa's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0