A review by sampena16
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

2.0

I am ambivalent about this story. The tree's generosity and unyielding faith to friendship are inspiring and admiring but also a little foolish, in my opinion. The boy was selfish and didn't give back to the tree in the same way that the tree provided for the boy in his times of need; his character just rubbed me the wrong way. I thought this story was rather tragic for a children's tale. But in a pessimistic way, I guess it's an accurate description of the human condition.