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The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

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trin's review against another edition

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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

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4.0

This is very old fashioned but so delightful! I would have loved this as a child.

questingnotcoasting's review

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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.

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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).