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A review by wildflowerfieldsforever
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
2.0
I’ve finally gotten around to reading this classic children’s story. I do understand why Pippi Longstocking is who she is. And, I did also enjoy the whimsical tales of Pippi’s adventures. However, I just find Pippi long-suffering. She is quite the mix of attitude. Open incredulity and impetuousness when an adult asks her basic questions (such as math sums) to kindness and naivety when confronted with stickier situations (two men break into her home to steal her cash and she offers them a night of music and cookies).
Yes, I know. It is a children’s tale, and I am not a child. ;) It’s just that, honestly, I’d rather read about Pippi Longstocking as an eccentric little old lady still living in Villa Villekulla… has that story been written, yet? I guess… this is just the first children’s book I’ve read that did not transition into adulthood for me and I’m a little sad, as I had higher hopes for this reading experience.
Yes, I know. It is a children’s tale, and I am not a child. ;) It’s just that, honestly, I’d rather read about Pippi Longstocking as an eccentric little old lady still living in Villa Villekulla… has that story been written, yet? I guess… this is just the first children’s book I’ve read that did not transition into adulthood for me and I’m a little sad, as I had higher hopes for this reading experience.