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wintermote's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I think it was hard for me to get past how mean Mary Poppins is and so very different from the movie.
the_jenkins's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
silke15's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
3.75
eggjen's review against another edition
3.0
There were some things about this book that I really loved and other things that I didn't but I can't really be fair to the book given that I read it after having viewed the Disney movie at least two dozen times. I couldn't help but compare the two by both plot and characters and Disney definitely creates a kinder and more likeable Mary Poppins (not to mention a much more frequently appearing Bert). But PL Travers is a wonderful writer and there are some stories in her books that don't occur in the movie at all that are definitely worth a read.
ebc726's review against another edition
4.0
By the normal standard with which I rate books, I should be giving this 3 stars, but because it’s Mary Poppins and it’s so ingrained in my soul, I’m bumping it up to 4 stars.
I was surprised at how much this original version of the story reminded me of the Wizard of Oz or Chronicles of Narnia, rather than the Mary Poppins universe I know and love.
Also, for what it’s worth, I was not a fan of Sophie Thompson’s narration in the audiobook version.
I was surprised at how much this original version of the story reminded me of the Wizard of Oz or Chronicles of Narnia, rather than the Mary Poppins universe I know and love.
Also, for what it’s worth, I was not a fan of Sophie Thompson’s narration in the audiobook version.
mjhj888's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very sweet book, and the illustrations in this edition were lovely. I don't remember if I've ever read the book, though I'm familiar with the movie and the musical. I enjoyed several of the stories that were not included in either the movie or the musical. It was also interesting to read, now knowing the PL Travers was not thrilled with the Disney adaptation.
merricupofstars's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dreamy_demon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25