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redalei's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heathercbrad's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
emmmalibrary's review against another edition
5.0
En commençant ce livre j’avais pas de grosse attente et bah clairement il m’a foutu une claque ! J’ai adoré ma lecture j’ai même faillit chialer svp (je deviens sensible avec l’âge je crois
sarahboudereads's review against another edition
2.0
Listen, it was a me problem. I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with this book : I just don't like Peter Pan stories. And that's fine, I'm just dumb for not checking the content of a book before buying it (and I did because 1) love Aiden Thomas, 2) pretty cover).
That is to say, I liked Wendy as a main character, the family dynamic is believable and the relationship between Wendy and Peter was very endearing. I enjoyed the writing a lot too, it's fluid and easy but some sentences really stand out - exactly what I appreciate. I liked the discussions about free will and the actual role of Peter Pan in the original text being discussed. I did shed a tear at the end because the way Thomas portrays grief is so well executed that it spoke to me a lot. This book reminded me how to move on when I'm stuck.
Now, for a book titled after the woods, there isn't a whole lot of woods in it. And the antagonist felt flat and two-dimensional (no pun intended, those who've read the book will understand). I expected to be more creeped out, more spooked and it didn't happen. Which is fine. But I'm disappointed.
That is to say, I liked Wendy as a main character, the family dynamic is believable and the relationship between Wendy and Peter was very endearing. I enjoyed the writing a lot too, it's fluid and easy but some sentences really stand out - exactly what I appreciate. I liked the discussions about free will and the actual role of Peter Pan in the original text being discussed. I did shed a tear at the end because the way Thomas portrays grief is so well executed that it spoke to me a lot. This book reminded me how to move on when I'm stuck.
Now, for a book titled after the woods, there isn't a whole lot of woods in it. And the antagonist felt flat and two-dimensional (no pun intended, those who've read the book will understand). I expected to be more creeped out, more spooked and it didn't happen. Which is fine. But I'm disappointed.
adisiki's review against another edition
2.5
Unfortunately I didn’t like this at all… I didn’t realize it was a Peter Pan retelling and I really struggled with how literal it was because I definitely prefer a loose retelling of fairy tales and stuff. I love Aiden’s writing and their other books, but this was just a miss for me and I didn’t connect to it. Just found it kind of cheesy at times and noticed a few errors and plot holes that I couldn’t get past.
wolfamia's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
C'était une très bonne réecriture de Peter Pan je suppose, mais c'était très compliqué pour moi de finir ce livre, je l'ai trouvé ennuyant à mon goût. C'était très long, sans action, je n'ai pas ressenti les émotions décrit mais c'était bien étudiés, sûrement parce que les personnages n'ont pas grand interêt et sont plats. L'ambiance sombre et mystérieuse est bien installé.
Dommage que l'action prends place dans les 50 dernières pages...La fin est cependant très satisfaisante, mais c'est dommage de prendre plaisir 50 pages sur 400.
Dommage que l'action prends place dans les 50 dernières pages...La fin est cependant très satisfaisante, mais c'est dommage de prendre plaisir 50 pages sur 400.
androvoid_ley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely love this book. I am a huge Peter Pan enthusiast (it has been my special interest since i can think) and I love the way the story of Peter Pan is incorporated in this book.
general_riegan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best Peter Pan retellings I’ve seen in a while. Plus!! The main character is super relatable (very realistic reactions to the crap going down around her)and she’s a woman going into STEM :D
lovelyliv's review against another edition
5.0
this might be my favorite peter pan retelling!!! felt so familiar and true to the original yet i never knew what was gonna happen.