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A review by alongreader
Darby O'Gill and the Good People by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh
4.0
Ok, I have to admit something. I have never seen Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
I know! I should have to hand in my Irish card. It's a shocker. What can I say? I just never caught it live. I did plan to stream it once I'd read the book, but then I...didn't do that.
And I didn't do it largely because I can't imagine the movie being as sweet and goodhearted as these stories. Darby is not nearly as smart as he likes to make out he is, but he is a genuinely good guy, always ready to help a neighbour or befriend a lonesome fairy. The friendship that develops between him and King Brian is honestly heartwarming.
The tone of the stories reminds me of Michael Scott's folktales. These are full of the feel of Old Ireland without being twee and annoying. They're a really great read, and I think children would enjoy them - they might need a few things explained to them though!
A fantastic read, and I will get around to the movie one of these days...
I know! I should have to hand in my Irish card. It's a shocker. What can I say? I just never caught it live. I did plan to stream it once I'd read the book, but then I...didn't do that.
And I didn't do it largely because I can't imagine the movie being as sweet and goodhearted as these stories. Darby is not nearly as smart as he likes to make out he is, but he is a genuinely good guy, always ready to help a neighbour or befriend a lonesome fairy. The friendship that develops between him and King Brian is honestly heartwarming.
The tone of the stories reminds me of Michael Scott's folktales. These are full of the feel of Old Ireland without being twee and annoying. They're a really great read, and I think children would enjoy them - they might need a few things explained to them though!
A fantastic read, and I will get around to the movie one of these days...