pumpkinsoup's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was one of my favorite books as a kid. I'd like to revisit sometime to see how it holds up, but based on what I remember from the last time I read it: the story's wonderfully crafted, the characters are unique and complex, and the writing, oh my god the writing style's beautiful. This story is part of why I wanted to be a writer. The only thing I don't like is and it kind of sours the experience for me. But other than that it's a wonderful, vividly written tale with a unique story that still feels familiar. Man I need to reread this book.
I'll rewrite this review once I reread it, but for now I'd rate this book 4/5 stars
Spoiler
the ending, which involves the magical curing of Peter's disability. This is a trope I really dislikeI'll rewrite this review once I reread it, but for now I'd rate this book 4/5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Ableism, Gore, Violence, Animal cruelty, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death
monniebiloney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Trafficking, Torture, Confinement, Colonisation, Child death, Murder, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Body horror, Animal death, Abandonment, Slavery, Death of parent, Death, Blood, and Animal cruelty
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