Peter Pan (100th Anniversary Edition) by J. M. Barrie
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Book Reviews of Peter Pan (100th Anniversary Edition)
Book Review: A classic, when not denatured by Disney
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, there is darkness in Peter Pan - and in Alice, too, and in The Wizard of Oz - and certainly in Felix Salton's Bambi. These books, while written for young people, and which may be described as fantasy, have real plots and real characters who are not perfect. Peter Pan is selfish and stubborn as well as charming because children are not angels - they are little humans. Alice is highly critical of the adults in her dream world - adults who act very arbitrarily and often foolishly, as adults often do. Bambi is about the effects of human cruelty on animals; it deals with death and pain. One of the indications that these are good books, and not merely children's books, is that they can be read at different stages of life with new layers of understanding. You don't have to outgrow them, and they are better than many a book written for adults. The 'real' Pan and Alice and Bambi may not be suitable for the very youngest children, but please don't deprive your children culturally by never giving them anything but Disney's cutesy interpretations. For one thing, Barrie and Salton and Carroll were great writers who used words beautifully and had insightand feeling. Children deserve art as much as adults.Book Review: Excellent book, 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful book for both children and adults. The book mostly takes place in Neverland, a magical world that exists both in childrens own minds and that is real. The main characters are Wendy, John, Michael, the lost boys, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, and, of course, Peter Pan. Peter does not want to grow up, and refuses to stay long in the real world because of it. Peter's arch nemesis is Captian Hook. Their battle is the most conspicuous conflict in the book. Also in Neverland Peter, Wendy, and the lost boys go on aparantly random adventures that don't seem to contribute much to the plot, besides the fact the Tiger Lilly, the indian princess, and her band of indians are loyal to Peter. Wendy loves Peter, and his tendency to forget her, and to think she loves him only as a son. That is another, more subtile, conflict in this book. After the final battle with the pirates all the children go back to Wendy's house, and her parents adopt the lost boys, but Peter refuses to be adopted. Years go by, and Peter comes back for Wendy every year (unless he forgets), and when Wendy grows up, he takes her daughter, and when that daughter grows up, her daughter.Book Review: Peter Pan is a Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I found the original Peter Pan book to be an absolute Masterpiece. From the very first lines of the book, I was amazed at the thematic complexity, and delightful ironies of the author. J.M Barrie's quirky playfulness, and winking wickedness was astounding. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. The craft and humanity it expressed in the deceptively simple text was astounding. It truly is a book that must not be lost simply because it has been necessary to dumb it down for various cartoons or community theaters. I thought the book might be old and dated, but it was surprisingly modern in its ability to convey both the innocence and absolute narcissism of childhood (and adulthood for that matter). Like all the best works of art, it works on levels we are not always in touch with, but I was deeply touched by this often forgotten book, Peter Pan.
You think you know the book, but until you've heard the text you've only skimmed the Cliff Notes.
Book Review: One of the best pieces in children's lit.
Summary: 5 Stars
The four Darling children are taken to the fantastical world Never Land by the mischievious Peter Pan,who first appeared in their window a short time before. PETER PAN is considered by many a fairy tale, and as in all the finest fairy tales,there is an underlying darkness left out of the Disney versions. There is also a bittersweet depth beneath the whimsy of the story,which Disney seems to have forgotten to add. If you have exposed a child to the cheesy Disney musical,show them the real magic of the story by reading them the book. Trust me. You won't regret it. This a book the whole family can enjoy. Read it for yourself too. Happy Birthday,Peter!
RATING:A
Book Review: childhood memories
Summary: 5 Stars
i recently started looking for a copy of this novel and stumbled upon this version. i was very excited about the illustrations. the story brings floods of memories back from my childhood and it's refreshing to see that a story so old still holds merit in our society. as an illustrator, the images in this version are so striking and beautiful that it inspires me to keep a youthful perspective in all of the work that i do.
this is an amazing book! a must have for any peter pan fan!