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A review by theglossreview
Benny and Babe by Eoin Colfer
3.0
Alright. I only read it because I enjoy Eoin’s other novels.
It would have been far more enjoyable if it wasn’t centered on fishery, yuck. The theme of gender roles and expectations was not handled well, seems outdated, contradictory, counterproductive and conservative. Why does the book keep questioning Babe’s gender identity and non-conformity, without letting her speak clearly and forthrightly on the issue?
The main character, Benny, is the typical self-absorbed wimpy kid. Babe doesn’t even feel like a main character. The best character in the story is the villain, named Furty.
Would have gotten 2 stars, but the wit, whimsy Irish-ness and great final chapters made it a 3-star-read.
It would have been far more enjoyable if it wasn’t centered on fishery, yuck. The theme of gender roles and expectations was not handled well, seems outdated, contradictory, counterproductive and conservative. Why does the book keep questioning Babe’s gender identity and non-conformity, without letting her speak clearly and forthrightly on the issue?
The main character, Benny, is the typical self-absorbed wimpy kid. Babe doesn’t even feel like a main character. The best character in the story is the villain, named Furty.
Would have gotten 2 stars, but the wit, whimsy Irish-ness and great final chapters made it a 3-star-read.