Having read the shorter tale in The Silmarillion, I knew the basic story and all the traumatic moments. But it was good to get the tale "fleshed out" with more characterisation; especially regarding Morwen and Nienor.
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Platy rated 4:50 From Paddington (Agatha Christie Audio Mystery): 3 stars
4:50 From Paddington (Agatha Christie Audio Mystery) by Agatha Christie (Miss Marple (8))
E-book exclusive extras:1) Christie biographer Charles Osborne's essay on 4.50 from Paddington;2) "The Marples": the complete guide to all the …
Platy rated Elf Dog and Owl Head: 5 stars
The List by Patricia Forde, Imogen Wilde
Letta, charged with collecting and saving words, uncovers a sinister plan to suppress language, robbing the people of Ark of …
Platy rated Sherlock - Kid Classics: 5 stars
Platy rated Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey: 3 stars
Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Longman cultural edition)
Northanger Abbey is both a perfectly aimed literary parody and a withering satire of the commercial aspects of marriage among …
Platy rated Little Women, By Louisa May Alcott: 4 stars
Little Women, By Louisa May Alcott by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Originally published in two volumes in …
Platy rated Black Moon: 4 stars
Platy rated Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury: 5 stars
Ray Bradbury, Sam Sloan: Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury (2020, Ishi Press International)
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury, Sam Sloan
Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. Often regarded as one of his best works, …
Platy rated The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: 3 stars
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and …
Platy rated The Wizard of Oz (Puffin Chalk): 4 stars
The Wizard of Oz (Puffin Chalk) by L. Frank Baum
Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. …
Steampunk: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (Steampunk Classics) by Charles Dickens
An allegorical novella descibing the rehabilitation of bitter, miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge. The reader is witness to his transformation as …
Platy reviewed The Children of Hurin by J. R. R. Tolkien
A fantasy adventure saga set in the early days of Middle-Earth features humans and elves, …
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5 stars
Having read the shorter tale in The Silmarillion, I knew the basic story and all the traumatic moments. But it was good to get the tale "fleshed out" with more characterisation; especially regarding Morwen and Nienor.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
'Contrariwise ... if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be but as it …
Platy reviewed Roald Dahl Esio Trot by Roald Dahl
Another whimsical book by author Roald Dahl. Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, …
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2 stars
Wow... Mr Hoppy did not deserve that happy ending.
Mrs Silver deserved to know what happened to her actual tortoise.
I've never read such deception in a children's book before. True, Mr Hoppy put A LOT of effort (& money) into getting Mrs Silver to notice him and gained more confidence as the story went on, but he was also manipulating and playing tricks on her.
I kept waiting for the "shoe to drop" where his deception was found out, but - even though I'd have hated this too - Mrs Silver eventually forgave him because she appreciated his efforts to get to know her.
The only solace I got from the ending was knowing that Alfie had gotten FAR FAR AWAY from Mr Hoppy, and now lived with a woman who would hopefully notice if he'd been replaced.
I bought this book (along with The Twits & Fantastic Mr …
Wow... Mr Hoppy did not deserve that happy ending.
Mrs Silver deserved to know what happened to her actual tortoise.
I've never read such deception in a children's book before. True, Mr Hoppy put A LOT of effort (& money) into getting Mrs Silver to notice him and gained more confidence as the story went on, but he was also manipulating and playing tricks on her.
I kept waiting for the "shoe to drop" where his deception was found out, but - even though I'd have hated this too - Mrs Silver eventually forgave him because she appreciated his efforts to get to know her.
The only solace I got from the ending was knowing that Alfie had gotten FAR FAR AWAY from Mr Hoppy, and now lived with a woman who would hopefully notice if he'd been replaced.
I bought this book (along with The Twits & Fantastic Mr Fox) at an Aldi store. I'd never heard of this Dahl story, and the cover looked cute, so I decided to buy it and check it out.
Now I'm not so sure what to do with the book. I don't want it in my collection anymore. Do I give it away, so that some unfortunate soul can learn that deception is the way to a woman's heart? Or do I just recycle it?
1 star for the Author's Note at the start, and the PS-epilogue at the end.
1 star for the illustrations.