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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Unfortunately I can't say I really loved this one. I adore the Tim Burton film because I have fond memories of watching that film at the cinema with my mum as a kid. I was hoping for similar feelings with this book since I also performed it as a child.
Nope.
It is a children's story so maybe I'm being top harsh but there was basically no plot line or anything. Just plodding alone to meet new characters and creatures who equally all talk about nothing and repeat themselves 400 times.
I didn't feel like I learnt much about Wonderland or anything. Although I do love the setting and idea of the book, the execution is poor.
Nope.
It is a children's story so maybe I'm being top harsh but there was basically no plot line or anything. Just plodding alone to meet new characters and creatures who equally all talk about nothing and repeat themselves 400 times.
I didn't feel like I learnt much about Wonderland or anything. Although I do love the setting and idea of the book, the execution is poor.
Una historia muy entretenida y loca, llena de personajes estrafalarios con los que Alicia vive la más increíble de las aventuras, incluso para ser un sueño.
emotional
funny
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This edition of Alice in Wonderland is illustrated by Yayoi Kusama. The story needs no introduction, as it's Lewis Carroll's classic tale of a girl falling down a rabbit hole into a magical world. My review focuses mainly on the art and presentation.
Yayoi Kusama is known for artwork involving polkadots and other repeating elements, in bold colours. Her work tends towards the abstract and surreal, which is a good match for the tone of the story. But the book isn't simply illustrated in the sense of having a few pages with pictures. The art interacts with the story. When Alice is falling down the hole, there are double page spreads of abstract designs giving the feel of movement and falling. Polkadots adorn many of the pages, with the text either flowing around them or over them. The less abstract pictures are often scenery items, such as fish, fungi and flowers, which create the feel of Wonderland.
It's a beautiful book, and highly recommended to fans of illustrated collector's editions.
Yayoi Kusama is known for artwork involving polkadots and other repeating elements, in bold colours. Her work tends towards the abstract and surreal, which is a good match for the tone of the story. But the book isn't simply illustrated in the sense of having a few pages with pictures. The art interacts with the story. When Alice is falling down the hole, there are double page spreads of abstract designs giving the feel of movement and falling. Polkadots adorn many of the pages, with the text either flowing around them or over them. The less abstract pictures are often scenery items, such as fish, fungi and flowers, which create the feel of Wonderland.
It's a beautiful book, and highly recommended to fans of illustrated collector's editions.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's really hard for me to give this a proper review as there has been SO many adaptions and, because of that, I knew every part of this story before actually reading it. But, I bet it was a wonderful book to read when no one knew what was going to happen.
I grew up watching various adaptations of these stories and was always fascinated by them as a kid – the colors, the strangeness, the talking animals, the upside-down logic. Revisiting the original books now was such an interesting experience. I read both back to back and, while I enjoyed them both, I definitely preferred Through the Looking-Glass.
It’s not that I disliked Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but I found Alice herself to be a bit annoying, especially compared to the wildly imaginative and eccentric characters surrounding her. In a world full of absurdity and brilliance, she often felt like the one dull note. Every other character was fascinating, unpredictable, and hilarious.
That said, I absolutely loved the whimsical nonsense of both books. Carroll created a world where logic is turned on its head, and the rules (if there are any) constantly shift. His language play, riddles, and rhythm are all signs of a uniquely brilliant mind. I laughed a lot while reading, especially during scenes with Tweedledum and Tweedledee, who easily became my favorite duo in the entire story.
The books don’t follow a traditional plot or structure, but that’s part of the charm – they’re more about the experience, the wordplay, and the strange journey than about resolution. It’s easy to see why these stories have remained so iconic, and I think Carroll’s talent is undeniable. These are books you can read over and over, and find something new (or absurd) each time.
That said, Lewis Carroll’s legacy is complicated as I got to learn recently. While his literary genius is clear, the speculation surrounding his personal life, especially his intense relationships with young girls, was in the back of my mind the entire time I was reading. Even though there’s no conclusive evidence or final ruling, it made it hard for me to fully enjoy the work without some discomfort. It’s a reminder that the art and the artist can be difficult to separate, especially when troubling questions linger.
Really Nice story and fun to read and see how it’s different from the Disney version.