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ianmcnamara's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Really enjoyed rereading this trillogy. I remember enjoying these stories as a child and although as an adult they did not have the same level of anticipation as they'd had when I was younger I still very much enjoyed revisiting this series.
The adventures were still very exciting and it's a series i'll read again for sure. It's lovely to revisit childhood reading sometimes and be reminded of the books that were so enjoyable growing up.
The adventures were still very exciting and it's a series i'll read again for sure. It's lovely to revisit childhood reading sometimes and be reminded of the books that were so enjoyable growing up.
vikingwolf's review
3.0
Not quite as much fun as the first book but that is mainly because as a kid and again now, I really disliked the character of Winks who was rude, naughty and obnoxious. Frankly the children let him get away with too much bad behaviour and after what he did to Chinky, I'd have sent him back to where they found him. He's a thief and an idiot who can't stop causing trouble and doesn't care about spoiling things for other people and upsetting them. Chinky on the other hand is lovely and I would have loved a friend like him when I was young.
There are some interesting adventures including the hunt for Twisty, flying puppies, Mr Grim's school, The Land of Goodies and more. I liked the Toyland attack on Mr Grim. Warnings include there is a gollywog character called Mr Blacky (who is actually a lovely guy but of course this whole part of the story may offend) and a mention of his Land of Gollywogs though in my book we never visit it, just fly over to get to Mr Grim. There is also the name Chinky again for their pixie friend. I was also amused by Mother telling the kids when they arrive after the term at boarding school ends that she wouldn't get rid of anything in the playroom without consulting them. Considering she sold The Wishing Chair once and then took it from the kids for her own room, I thought that comment was funny! It was still fun to read it again after all these vyears but I won't be keeping it in my collection as I wouldn't read it again.
There are some interesting adventures including the hunt for Twisty, flying puppies, Mr Grim's school, The Land of Goodies and more. I liked the Toyland attack on Mr Grim. Warnings include there is a gollywog character called Mr Blacky (who is actually a lovely guy but of course this whole part of the story may offend) and a mention of his Land of Gollywogs though in my book we never visit it, just fly over to get to Mr Grim. There is also the name Chinky again for their pixie friend. I was also amused by Mother telling the kids when they arrive after the term at boarding school ends that she wouldn't get rid of anything in the playroom without consulting them. Considering she sold The Wishing Chair once and then took it from the kids for her own room, I thought that comment was funny! It was still fun to read it again after all these vyears but I won't be keeping it in my collection as I wouldn't read it again.
antjerook's review against another edition
3.0
Not really my cup of tea, but I can imagine that a lot of children love it!
pifferdiff's review against another edition
3.0
Still enjoyable, but I wish the children were a bit kinder to Connie (What is wrong with being curious? And what gives Joe the right to be so mean to her for mistakes not so different from the ones HE made repeatedly a couple books ago?).
There were also some issues with continuity. For example, they seem to have forgotten how to listen to the trees (which I would think would have been pretty useful with the Trolls problem), and what happened to Silky’s clock and Beth’s wings?
There was also some major overlap with previous lands. For example, the “Land of Spells” and the “Land of Enchantments” seemed virtually identical to me. There was also a lot of overlap between the “Land of Do-As-You-Please” and the “Land of Treats” and the “Land of Birthdays” - why not just revisit these lands from the previous books?
But complaints aside, they’re still fun to read aloud and I thought the reveal of Whatshisname’s actual name was hilarious.
There were also some issues with continuity. For example, they seem to have forgotten how to listen to the trees (which I would think would have been pretty useful with the Trolls problem), and what happened to Silky’s clock and Beth’s wings?
There was also some major overlap with previous lands. For example, the “Land of Spells” and the “Land of Enchantments” seemed virtually identical to me. There was also a lot of overlap between the “Land of Do-As-You-Please” and the “Land of Treats” and the “Land of Birthdays” - why not just revisit these lands from the previous books?
But complaints aside, they’re still fun to read aloud and I thought the reveal of Whatshisname’s actual name was hilarious.
llbel123's review against another edition
3.0
I read half a chapter every night with my 7-year-old. I know I shouldn't nitpick given the age of this book, but at one stage, Moon-Face can magic some caterpillars big, when he has never been magical before, in fact I remember in the second book in the series, they went to a magic land and got some grow-big paint and someone (Rick maybe) got too big, where was Moon-Face then? Also I don't like how Connie was "spoilt" and "horrid" and Saucepan Man was mean to her for no perceptible reason. It felt gendered in a way.
aliceplant2505's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
My least favourite of the series.
Connie is even more of an annoying character than Dick (from book 2).
Some of the lands are the same or very similar to lands from the previous two books so felt a bit repetitive in some places.
Connie is even more of an annoying character than Dick (from book 2).
Some of the lands are the same or very similar to lands from the previous two books so felt a bit repetitive in some places.
saloniporwal's review against another edition
4.0
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hunitt's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emmamadden12's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
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? No
5.0
luweebayy's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely book with more tales of the faraway tree. I must admit I prefer this to book two, although I feel like saucepan man was a bit temperamental in this book and it made it hard to read those adventures as his tantrums seemed pointless.