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A review by cecitouzon
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
5.0
Peter Pan being one of my all time favorite stories, I knew I had to read the original.
Such a tragic yet beautiful story. What makes it tragic is the many different ways you can interpret the story. Of course you can interpret it the way it is written, that Peter is merely a magical kid who takes kids to a magical place. Or you can think of it all as a metaphor for death. I prefer the first version because the second version is a bit too sad for me.
But then what makes it so beautiful is the nostalgic feel of it all. Also, I love how much emphasis is put on how the parents feel when their children are suddenly missing. This part is neglected in the Disney retelling, probably because it is really sad.
Lastly, Barrie’s writing style is so poetic. I found myself highlighting so many lines in my kindle. The story moves viewpoints a lot, which can get confusing, but the beautiful story and writing make up for it.
It’s fascinating how this man came up with such a complex story and such defined characters. Every little thing was full of detail. Even how a fairy is born is thrown into the story.
I cannot wait to read this to my kids!
Such a tragic yet beautiful story. What makes it tragic is the many different ways you can interpret the story. Of course you can interpret it the way it is written, that Peter is merely a magical kid who takes kids to a magical place. Or you can think of it all as a metaphor for death. I prefer the first version because the second version is a bit too sad for me.
But then what makes it so beautiful is the nostalgic feel of it all. Also, I love how much emphasis is put on how the parents feel when their children are suddenly missing. This part is neglected in the Disney retelling, probably because it is really sad.
Lastly, Barrie’s writing style is so poetic. I found myself highlighting so many lines in my kindle. The story moves viewpoints a lot, which can get confusing, but the beautiful story and writing make up for it.
It’s fascinating how this man came up with such a complex story and such defined characters. Every little thing was full of detail. Even how a fairy is born is thrown into the story.
I cannot wait to read this to my kids!