The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes
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Book Reviews of The Iron Giant
Book Review: A children's book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book because I loved the movie.
This was also a really cool book, but it's very different from the movie. There are actually only a few concepts taken from this book that made it into the movie--a) that the iron giant can fix himself, b) that the boy's name is Hogarth, and c) that the iron giant eats metal. Nothing else is the same, really.
Brad Bird is a genius to make the movie he did out of this book.
I didn't realize this, but the book was written in 1968. It's very much in children's book format, with small, chunk-sized stories, that would be very fun to read out loud.
Overall I really enjoyed this book.
Book Review: See the Movie; Read the Book; The Two Are Very Different
Summary: 5 Stars
Director Brad Bird's take on Ted Hughes' memorable 1968 tale, The Iron Giant, differs substantially from the story. So much so, that the book and the film may not have the same audience. Then again, those taken with the movie will likely want to explore the brief (80 page) book. This recent paperback edition features a beautiful cover drawn from the Warner Bros. movie, although the story is Hughes' original. Priced far below the lavish library volumes, this edition may be the best of both worlds, providing a look at the film's inspiration for the Iron Giant's many curious fans.Book Review: Wonderful Book & Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Although this isn't the place to have a complete discussion of the Hughes/Plath relationship I suggest that the previous reviewer do more reading. Hughes did not "drive two wives to suicide" although it is popular to vilify him. Plath had previous suicide attempts well before ever meeting Hughes although this is generally ignored by those who wish to turn her into a feminist icon and blame him for her death. I could go on, but this is not the place for it.Book Review: Favorite childhood book
Summary: 5 Stars
Poetically written, metaphorically sound, and a joy to read.
I used to read this roughly twice a week when I was 8 or 9. Picked it up again recently.
Amazingly relevant and formative in the academic direction I took.
Still can't bring myself to watch the film however.
Book Review: Exciting science fiction for children!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a third grade teacher, I always read this book aloud to my students in between my machines and space units (It fits both)! The kids love this book. It is not too scary for third graders, but just thrilling enough to leave them begging for you to keep reading. Wonderful read-aloud!
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