wendytheowl's review against another edition
4.0
FR
Evidemment, je connais cette histoire très bien. Mais je voulais la lire en anglais et dans cette sublime édition (encore merci maman haha).
Mon prénom vient justement de cette histoire, alors j'ai toujours ressenti un attachement particulier.
Mais, soyons honnête, ce n'est malgré tout pas le meilleur des livres sur cette planète. Il y a énormément de clichés, ce qui est en soit normal vu l'époque de l'écriture du livre. Et bon, Peter n'est pas le personnage le plus agréable du monde haha.
Mais malgré ça, j'aime beaucoup la plume, et j'ai passé un bon moment, tout simplement !
ENG
Obviously, I know this story very well. But I wanted to read it in English and in this sublime edition (again, thank you mom haha).
My first name comes from this story, so I always felt a special attachment.
But, let's be honest, it's not the best book on this planet. There are a lot of clichés, which is in itself normal considering the time of the writing of the book. And hey, Peter isn't the nicest character in the world haha.
But despite that, I really like the pen, and I just had a good time !
Evidemment, je connais cette histoire très bien. Mais je voulais la lire en anglais et dans cette sublime édition (encore merci maman haha).
Mon prénom vient justement de cette histoire, alors j'ai toujours ressenti un attachement particulier.
Mais, soyons honnête, ce n'est malgré tout pas le meilleur des livres sur cette planète. Il y a énormément de clichés, ce qui est en soit normal vu l'époque de l'écriture du livre. Et bon, Peter n'est pas le personnage le plus agréable du monde haha.
Mais malgré ça, j'aime beaucoup la plume, et j'ai passé un bon moment, tout simplement !
ENG
Obviously, I know this story very well. But I wanted to read it in English and in this sublime edition (again, thank you mom haha).
My first name comes from this story, so I always felt a special attachment.
But, let's be honest, it's not the best book on this planet. There are a lot of clichés, which is in itself normal considering the time of the writing of the book. And hey, Peter isn't the nicest character in the world haha.
But despite that, I really like the pen, and I just had a good time !
jkuipes's review against another edition
4.0
As a child, I LOVED Peter Pan, and I always wanted to read the original story. I couldn't bring myself to do so for a long time, because I heard it's a dark and twisted version, and I wasn't sure I was ready for a tainted view of Peter. After reading, I found that the 2003 live action version (and my favorite), follows the book nearly to a T. However, now that I am an adult, I did pick up on how dark and manipulative Peter actually is. It makes you question Peter's true intentions, and if his denial to grow up will eventually be the end of him. Would recommend to anyone interested in Peter Pan!!
xgonzie's review against another edition
3.0
Peter Pan is my all-time favorite fairytale and I really enjoyed it. There were a few times where I was not as interested but enjoyed it anyways. It was my first time reading Peter Pan and even though i already knew the storyline, it still surprised me.
machandmochi's review against another edition
5.0
I did very much enjoy J.M.'s writing style. From a very young age I have had a love for Peter, and saw him as a hero and an impeccable human being. But when I did pick up the book, he was much more self-indulged, much more forgetful, and seemed a lot less like a hero and more like, well, a child. Which is exactly what I think that Barrie was trying to convey. The boy that never grew up. I found parts of this book funny, such as when Peter thought that breathing killed adults so he breathed in and out very quickly. The end of the book was a bit heart-breaking, Peter forgetting about Wendy, and she grew older without him. Overall I did like the book, and it's sure to be a story I will share with my nieces and nephews.
carliethompsonwriting's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racial slurs, and Racism
changedbybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Almost all the time while reading the book I was angry and sad because I just hated Peter! I mean I love him so much in the movies, he was my first fictional crush and I’ll always think of Peter Pan as a good and happy childhood memory. But the book made me see Peter in a different way and I didn’t like it at the beggining, but the ending saved everything for me, I understood what J.M Barrie was trying to show and well it is really sad 😞 I almost cried at the end...
Overall I don’t regret reading Peter Pan but it wasn’t the best for me 🌱
Overall I don’t regret reading Peter Pan but it wasn’t the best for me 🌱
tracybui's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
shahrun's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first reading of this very odd story. Although it has provided the inspiration for a sanitised Disney version, I was surprised at a book I'd always though of as one for children being so violent and a little confusing to follow at times. I did absolutely love this interactive & beautiful edition. Without that I would have only given it 3 stars. It was ok, just not what I was expecting.
ajsterkel's review against another edition
4.0
You guys all know the story of Peter Pan, right? A boy who refuses to grow up flies through the window of Wendy, John, and Michael’s nursery and leads them to Neverland, where they meet the lost boys and battle pirates.
Peter Pan was originally a play that was first performed in 1904. In 1911, the author turned his play in to a novel. I have read (and watched) a few modernized versions of the Peter Pan story, but I didn’t know how they compared to the original, so I decided to read the 1911 novel.
The original story is much darker, weirder, and sadder than the modern versions. At times, it reminded me more of Alice in Wonderland than the modern versions of Peter Pan. Neverland is sometimes a strange, sinister place. There is death and danger around every corner.
Even though the story is a bit creepy, I think the author perfectly captures the spirit of childhood. The adventures that the children have in Neverland are a lot like the games that children play in real life. I also really like that the children sometimes can’t tell the difference between real and pretend. At one point, Peter has to ask Wendy if they are “just pretending” because he isn’t sure. The small details like that make the characters feel very childlike.
The characters in the original story are also slightly different from their modern counterparts. Honestly, Peter got on my nerves a little. He often came across as a manipulative, self-centered, violent bully. The original Peter Pan is a complex character, but he’s not very likeable.
My favorite character is Tinker Bell. She’s bad-tempered and fond of the word “ass.” I found her amusing.
I’m not sure what modern children would think of this story. The plot is entertaining, but the language and gender roles are outdated. I think a lot of younger children would struggle to understand the story without help from an adult. Older children and teens could probably read it without too many problems.
I’m glad I read this book. It’s interesting to compare the original to the modern versions and see how stories change over time. I now want to read the play.
Peter Pan was originally a play that was first performed in 1904. In 1911, the author turned his play in to a novel. I have read (and watched) a few modernized versions of the Peter Pan story, but I didn’t know how they compared to the original, so I decided to read the 1911 novel.
The original story is much darker, weirder, and sadder than the modern versions. At times, it reminded me more of Alice in Wonderland than the modern versions of Peter Pan. Neverland is sometimes a strange, sinister place. There is death and danger around every corner.
Even though the story is a bit creepy, I think the author perfectly captures the spirit of childhood. The adventures that the children have in Neverland are a lot like the games that children play in real life. I also really like that the children sometimes can’t tell the difference between real and pretend. At one point, Peter has to ask Wendy if they are “just pretending” because he isn’t sure. The small details like that make the characters feel very childlike.
The characters in the original story are also slightly different from their modern counterparts. Honestly, Peter got on my nerves a little. He often came across as a manipulative, self-centered, violent bully. The original Peter Pan is a complex character, but he’s not very likeable.
My favorite character is Tinker Bell. She’s bad-tempered and fond of the word “ass.” I found her amusing.
I’m not sure what modern children would think of this story. The plot is entertaining, but the language and gender roles are outdated. I think a lot of younger children would struggle to understand the story without help from an adult. Older children and teens could probably read it without too many problems.
I’m glad I read this book. It’s interesting to compare the original to the modern versions and see how stories change over time. I now want to read the play.
jesscombe's review against another edition
4.0
I did. Like the book but I think because I new the story already I found it hard to commit to