Finally, I can say that I have read the infamous Peter Pan! I have always loved this story. However, I did first know the story through movies. I absolutely loved the different movies and shows that came from this story and so I thought it was very similar.
There are many similarities, the movie from 2003 has many of the same lines even. However, there were some very distinct differences that I actually didn't like.
The movie has a bit of romance in it, as in Peter actually fell in love with Wendy, but in the book that doesn't seem so, even though they kiss a few times - he actually just secretly wants a mother, someone to look after him, which with the kisses just seems a little weird. Also, Wendy's mother allows her to go back to Neverland once a year to help him with Spring Cleaning...? However, he forgets for many years in a row and when he comes back she's old with a daughter. Who then goes with him every year for Spring cleaning, and then her daughter, her daughter and so on.
I mean, I guess that's nice in a way. I just feel like the movie almost ended in a happier fashion. And he forgets much more in the book - I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps it is because sometimes even his thoughts are "growing up" and so when he gets back to Neverland, they are forgotten.
I did like it. I think I will still read it to my kids. However, I will make sure they also watch the movie, and Hook - which I actually think is a really good sequel to the story of Peter Pan :)
3/5
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