Wendy, Darling
2021 • 282 pages

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15

One of the most original takes on Peter Pan I've read in a while. It challenges the original story and shows the darkness of what the original story truly entails- when you refuse to grow up. There are also some parallels to Earthsea here, not Ged but Peter fighting his shadow. A bit more extreme than in Earthsea, but a lot of themes resurface here that resonate nearly as much.

Of particular interest was the detailed story of Wendy- a sadly realistic look and how she would have been treated after returning from Neverland. It's an interesting look at the darkness that's often hinted at in the original story, but never truly shown. Might be my preferred version of the story.

March 25, 2022