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Average rating3.9
Surely, I thought, surely this book can't be as unhinged as all the media inspired by it.
I was WRONG.
I was just going to read this to say I had done it, since I've seen the Disney and live-action films based off of it and I was curious what the source material was. I'm not really a fan of classics or children's books, so I wasn't expecting much, but this book absolutely charmed me.
This book is pure nonsense but in the absolute best way. I was genuinely laughing at how out-of-pocket some of the moments were. Most of the time something wild happens and you just kind of have to throw your hands up and say “Well! Alright then!” but it was all very enjoyable. This book made me laugh more than once, which is surprising for a short children's classic. I didn't expect I would have a review to even leave at the end cause I imagined I wouldn't have much to say, but here I am.
Probably my new favorite classic, and one of the only ones I've read that I think is truly timeless.