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Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Title: Peter Pan

Author: J.M. Barrie

Genre: Children's Classic

Pages: 162

Rating: 3/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Fantasy Project; TBR Pile; Book to Move; Well-Rounded Reader; Back to the Classics -- Adapted into a Movie

Somehow I've never gotten around to actually reading Peter Pan.  Sure, we all know the story.  There have been so many movie adaptations.  But I've never actually read it.  I enjoyed the storyline, but I must say the writing style is a bit off putting.  The sentences are often stilted and oddly constructed.  I can't say that it was the worst "classic" that I've ever read, but the book just didn't grab me like I thought it would.

Movie:

For my movie selection, I rewatched Disney's Peter Pan.  I really enjoy this film.  I love the music.  I love Captain Hook.  I love Smee.  I love the fun and frivolity of the movie.  This is the classic edition to me.  That said, I really want to watch Neverland with Rhys Ifans.  It looks amazing!