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beela's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mt0698's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kyrisof66's review against another edition
5.0
This is basically my favourite classic classic children's book.
fruitkate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
domicspinnwand's review against another edition
4.0
Ich hab gedacht, ich mache mal weiter mit den englischen Kinderbuchklassikern, und habe dieses Buch als englisches Hörbuch bei Audible gehört (gab's kostenlos im Abo). Geschrieben ist es zu Anfang des 20ten Jahrhunderts, und das merkt man durchaus. Trotzdem ist es eine nette Geschichte aus einer Zeit, als eine Eisenbahnlinie noch der "heiße Scheiß" war, zu dem die Kinder täglich pilgern. Ist nur ein kurzes Büchlein, das in einer Stunde vorgelesen ist - aber mir hat es sehr gut gefallen, zumal es von der Vorleserin so schön "very british" vorgetragen wird. Ich denke, ich mache eine Serie aus den englischen Kinderbuchklassikern.
somewhat_kat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
trin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
happylilkt's review against another edition
4.0
This is very old fashioned but so delightful! I would have loved this as a child.
questingnotcoasting's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was an extremely enjoyable nostalgia read. Nesbit uses an unusual narrative voice which occasionally breaks the fourth wall and I found that interesting to read as an adult. I don't know how old I was when I last read it but I vividly remembered the characters and all of their little adventures. I definitely want to re-watch the film now as well.
arwenvdleeuw's review against another edition
5.0
I picked up this book without any expectations, and completely fell in love with it! Edith Nesbit has a wonderful writing style that brings the world of the Railway Children to life. Definitely one of my favourite reads this year (so far).