jhains's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Obviously I went into this book with the movie in mind and it is totally different which is a good thing, but I enjoy the movie so much it may have ruined this for me, there is only 3 things that are In the book from the movie, but the zoo chapter was the best in my eyes
mistressviolet's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A classic from 1934. As a classic, I'm glad that I finally read it, but this was just an okay read for me. It was quirky in spots, which I enjoyed, but it was slow and stuffy in other areas. Overall, it felt a bit disjointed.
mkcd's review against another edition
3.0
There are a lot of moments of delight, but also a lot of moments that one has to edit out and/or explain ("Well, honey, we don't say that someone is 'behaving like a Red Indian' when they're being naughty..." etc.).
Which--hey, I get that things are Of A Time. Read it or explain it or skip it or whatever. But there are also other things to read and I don't think this is so great that if you're approaching it for the first time in 2022 it would necessarily be missed if you skip it.
Which--hey, I get that things are Of A Time. Read it or explain it or skip it or whatever. But there are also other things to read and I don't think this is so great that if you're approaching it for the first time in 2022 it would necessarily be missed if you skip it.
laura_n_'s review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
justabookishsoul's review against another edition
5.0
Szégyenemre, én most olvastam először. Nálunk nem ez a kis könyvecske volt az esti mese, viszont sokszor volt emlegetve, meg ugyebár a klasszikus régi filmet láttam régen. Ismertem belőle pár részletet, de akkor annyira nem nyerte el a tetszésemet. Most így nyár végére, kihoztam a könyvtárból és nem bántam meg! Nagyon nagy élmény az olvasása, a történetek érdekesek és tanulságosak! John és Barbara története megható volt, és azért elgondolkodtam, hogy vajon tényleg babaként értjük-e mit suttog a szél vagy megnevettet-e a napsugár? Ha majd nekem is lesznek gyermekeim, biztos, hogy ismerni fogják Mary Poppins nevét :)
midnight_rain0302's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. The magic was exciting! I like meeting the characters and seeing how they act. I also like how each chapter has a new adventure.
rox74's review against another edition
3.0
The language in this book was wonderful, as was the language in all older books. The story was also sweet, but some chapters were definitely better than others. Not quite as good as the true classics like Peter Pan and the likes, but still a lovely read for the younger crowd (under 10s).
lottevanderpaelt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0