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A review by grrr8_catsby
Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
fast-paced
3.5
Alice In Wonderland & Through The Looking Glass chronicle Alice's adventures through the fantastical world of Wonderland. Written over 157 years ago, both books hold up to the test of time surprisingly well.
Alice In Wonderland may be one of the greatest All-Ages books ever written. Wonderland itself is vibrant and alive, and its apparent rampant chaos is actually tightly held together by a set of rules that we as non-denizens of Wonderland could not possibly fathom. Alice is a likable protagonist and is well-illustrated by Carroll; while her character doesn't grow throughout the adventure, we do see her authentically react and experience the world around her. The purpose of this book is solely to entertain; there are no morals or lessons to be learned, no long-winded adventures of self-revelation or actualization, nor heartwarming reunions. However, Alice In Wonderland fills its purpose perfectly.
RATING: 4/5 ⭐️
Through The Looking Glass does its best to emulate the success of Alice In Wonderland, but ultimately lands just short. Debatable whether or not this adventure takes place in Wonderland, or just simply "the world through the looking glass", the world feels less magical than its predecessor. Alice In Wonderland thrives on its ordered chaos, but Through The Looking Glass trades part of its appeal to random story points strictly for entertainment. Alice is a much blander protagonist this time around, and Carroll relies heavily on poetry and song to carry a large portion of the story. To its credit, Through The Looking Glass contains a lot of elements typically associated with Alice In Wonderland; Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Walrus and the oysters, and the Jabberwocky. A worthwhile follow-up to its predecessor, but ultimately comes up just short.
RATING: 3/5 ⭐️
Alice In Wonderland may be one of the greatest All-Ages books ever written. Wonderland itself is vibrant and alive, and its apparent rampant chaos is actually tightly held together by a set of rules that we as non-denizens of Wonderland could not possibly fathom. Alice is a likable protagonist and is well-illustrated by Carroll; while her character doesn't grow throughout the adventure, we do see her authentically react and experience the world around her. The purpose of this book is solely to entertain; there are no morals or lessons to be learned, no long-winded adventures of self-revelation or actualization, nor heartwarming reunions. However, Alice In Wonderland fills its purpose perfectly.
RATING: 4/5 ⭐️
Through The Looking Glass does its best to emulate the success of Alice In Wonderland, but ultimately lands just short. Debatable whether or not this adventure takes place in Wonderland, or just simply "the world through the looking glass", the world feels less magical than its predecessor. Alice In Wonderland thrives on its ordered chaos, but Through The Looking Glass trades part of its appeal to random story points strictly for entertainment. Alice is a much blander protagonist this time around, and Carroll relies heavily on poetry and song to carry a large portion of the story. To its credit, Through The Looking Glass contains a lot of elements typically associated with Alice In Wonderland; Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Walrus and the oysters, and the Jabberwocky. A worthwhile follow-up to its predecessor, but ultimately comes up just short.
RATING: 3/5 ⭐️