marinazala's review against another edition
3.0
** Books 143 - 2017 **
3,1 of 5 stars!
Hhaha look at you Nutkin! That will you get if you are making fuss with Old Brown! LOL
Thankyou Bookmate!
3,1 of 5 stars!
Hhaha look at you Nutkin! That will you get if you are making fuss with Old Brown! LOL
Thankyou Bookmate!
mouwuol's review against another edition
3.0
Nutkin deserves a kick up the arse
as always, this old children's book is traumatising like most old children books are.
An owl tried to skin a squirrel and ripped his tail in half.. I mean the squirrel deserved it but still
the most relatable out of all the children books ive ever read because Nutkin and I both annoy people on purpose and spend our free time playing marbles. I wish I was joking but playing marbles is my latest obsession.
as always, this old children's book is traumatising like most old children books are.
An owl tried to skin a squirrel and ripped his tail in half.. I mean the squirrel deserved it but still
the most relatable out of all the children books ive ever read because Nutkin and I both annoy people on purpose and spend our free time playing marbles. I wish I was joking but playing marbles is my latest obsession.
callmenocturne's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ainiali's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
It was okay. I dont get why Nutkin was so rude or behaving weirdly the whole time. Still, I adored the illustrations!
empeter's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Perfect little story for autumn. The little squirrel rafts we’re so cute! Potter’s artwork never disappoints!
woolfardis's review against another edition
4.0
There is a place in my heart that is reserved only for Red Squirrels. My boyfriend cannot get in there and neither can chocolate. It pains me that I had to go all the way from the North of England to Lyon, France, just to see a Red Squirrel.
I like to think of Beatrix Potter as an illustrator first, and then a story-teller. Her stories have a touch of twee, but I think each and every one has a side to it that speaks of the darkness of the nature she so adored. Death is just a natural occurrence and there are small elements of that through these The World of Peter Rabbit stories.
But the illustrations are utterly divine. The one with the squirrels on little rafts, punting themselves over to Old Brown's island? Possibly the cutest, most nature-evocative illustration I've ever seen. The colours are Turneresque and it calms me beyond belief.
The story?
Squirrel Nutkin is impertinent, but I also think he's just being Squirrel Nutkin. Possibly with a touch of ADHD about him, as well. He's full of life but hasn't quite grasped the notion of politeness. Whilst the animals are all obviously personified beyond their natural scope, the darkness of nature is still firmly embedded; which is why Old Brown bites off Nutkin's tail instead of just telling him to mind his manners. There's really only so much an old owl can take.
I like to think of Beatrix Potter as an illustrator first, and then a story-teller. Her stories have a touch of twee, but I think each and every one has a side to it that speaks of the darkness of the nature she so adored. Death is just a natural occurrence and there are small elements of that through these The World of Peter Rabbit stories.
But the illustrations are utterly divine. The one with the squirrels on little rafts, punting themselves over to Old Brown's island? Possibly the cutest, most nature-evocative illustration I've ever seen. The colours are Turneresque and it calms me beyond belief.
The story?
Squirrel Nutkin is impertinent, but I also think he's just being Squirrel Nutkin. Possibly with a touch of ADHD about him, as well. He's full of life but hasn't quite grasped the notion of politeness. Whilst the animals are all obviously personified beyond their natural scope, the darkness of nature is still firmly embedded; which is why Old Brown bites off Nutkin's tail instead of just telling him to mind his manners. There's really only so much an old owl can take.
nicolewhopickedthisbook's review against another edition
3.5
Reading to Baby Homes. This story got dark!! 🤣
sallie's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
At the beginning, I liked this book much more than the Peter Rabbit one. My fondness grew as I read more of the fun riddles. However, the ending is incredibly dark and disappointing. :(
shancowie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0