Peter Pan

"Fun book. Not exactly my type of book but cute"

"I was surprised to see it was a lot like the cartoon without all the songs. I listen to the audiobook by Jim Dale and he made this book so much greater. Peter was much more selfish and sinister than I would have thought. I enjoyed how the narration of the book talked to the reader, pausing, asking questions. It was very interactive. The writing was magical and somethings were nonsense which I like very much. Another book I wish I had read before the movie which always seems to take away from the original."

"It’s an amazing book, I’m a huge fan of the tv show once upon a time which brings together a bunch of my favorite Disney characters including Peter Pan, but instead they maid him the villain, but anyways this is such a good book "

"This was so fun in audiobook form! It had a full cast and great music/sound effects that really immerse you into the story! I’ve been meaning to finally read this for years so I’m so glad I finally did!! ☺️"

"I just have always loved the tale of Peter Pan and liked to compare it to the movies. I really like how Peter almost seems like a spirit and how it focuses on being young and naive as something to be envious of. "

"So much depth in this lovely childhood tale. Beautifully written."

"I feel quite guilty not enjoying this classic as much as other reviewers have. I came into Peter Pan with an open mind and was excited to read it. The story started out wonderfully -- it was beautifully written and captivated me -- but after the first few chapters its charm began to wear off. As the story continued I grew more and more annoyed with Peter Pan.<br/><br/>I did enjoy Tinker Bell's fairy arrogance and snarkiness. She misbehaved out of spite (which was entertaining to read); Peter misbehaved out of sheer ignorance most of the time, he didn't know/care to acknowledge that he was being a jerk. What I did like best was the ending, the moment between Wendy and her daughter. (I won't spoil anything here). <br/><br/>Ultimately there were 2 reasons why I could not bring myself to become emotionally attached to this book: <br/><br/>(1) I could not move past some of the sexist and racist things written in this book. Yes, I know this book is a product of its times -- and I told myself this, but nevertheless I still struggled to have it not bother me.<br/><br/>(2) Peter grew increasingly more annoying and narcissistic with each chapter. My frustrations towards Peter Pan were enough for me to cheer for Hook to win because it would have meant that Peter's arrogant behaviour would come to an end."

"• We too have been there; we can still hear the sound of the surf, though we shall land no more. - pg.20<br/>• "Surely you know what a kiss is?" she asked, aghast. "I shall know when you give it to me," he replied stiffly, and not to hurt his feelings she gave him a thimble. - pg.48<br/>• "To die will be an awfully big adventure." -pg. 138<br/>• "Pan, who and what art thou?" ... "I'm youth, I'm joy," Peter answered at a venture, "I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg." -pg. 218<br/>• There could not have been a lovelier sight; but there was none to see it except a little boy who was staring in at the window. He had had ecstatic innumerable that other children can never know; but he was looking through the window at the one joy from which he must be forever barred. - pg.235<br/>• "Just always be waiting for me, and then some night you will hear me crowing." - pg.246"

"I've always loved the story of Peter Pan, in its many forms - from the Disney version, to Mary Martin's version, to the newer Peter Pan with Jason Isaacs, to the movie Finding Neverland. I read the original when I was a child and was horrified by the word "ass" and recently reread it. Still a great story, great read, and great adventure."

"Though I have made an effort this year to read more classics, I’m actually reading this in preparation for seeing Finding Neverland the musical (yes, it’s based off that movie with Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp), which tells the story of J.M. Barrie’s relationship with Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her children, which in turn inspired the story of Peter Pan. I’m eager to see it, especially because the last live performance I witnessed in regard to Peter Pan was that absolutely terrible NBC live special they did a few years ago. I need a palette cleanser to say the least. <br/><br/>That being sad, it’s strange reading this story as an adult after seeing so much of it as a child. I’ve seen the Disney movie countless times, and I had a print of Tinkerbell in my room for years. I loved the simplicity of the story back then, because what child wouldn’t love a tale of adventure and pirates, mermaids and fairies? Now it’s much more nuanced; I don’t have children myself, but I can’t help but see the story from Mrs. Darling’s point of view. And I think that was J.M. Barrie’s intention from the start. It may be a story for children, but it’s more so about a parent’s love for their child, and that children can always come home, even after all the mistakes they have made. I’m really glad I finally read the source material for such a timeless tale, for like Peter himself, it never grows old."