Reviews

The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

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).

hanaramallama's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

shadylane00's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

burrowsi1's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

h_emily's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

peppermintz's review against another edition

I do actually like this book. I'm just on the mood for something with a faster pace right now. I'll come back to this another time

ellenjr24's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

farawayinwonderland's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.5

coryanderson_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0