Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie | Audible Audiobook

Series: Peter Pan #3 (basically the 3rd version of the story)

Publication: May 10th 2016 by Audible Inc.

Source: Purchased

Goodreads Summary: There are few characters in literature more iconic than J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Originally introduced in 1902 in another Barrie novel (The Little White Bird), Peter's story was expanded as a standalone novel in 1911 and since then has been memorably adapted for the movies, for television, and for stage.

Now, actress Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) brings new, youthful energy to Peter's magical adventures - her performance capturing the innocence and wonder of Barrie's original tale. Through Collins' voice you'll rediscover your favorite characters: Captain Hook, the Darlings, Tinker Bell, The Lost Boys, and a tick-tocking crocodile. And you'll fly along with Peter through Neverland - a place full of magic and adventure; a place where no one gets old.
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My Thoughts:

I listened to the Audible audiobook version of this read by Lily Collins. Firstly, I think she did a good job in her reading although I have listened to other books read by actors and enjoyed their portrayals far more. It still was an enjoyable listen for me though.

The story of Peter Pan strikes me as being similar to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland due to its strange way of how the story is told. However, I enjoyed Peter Pan much more than I enjoyed the previous mentioned. I liked the way that the author took us on the journey with the Darling kids and Peter Pan and his lost boys. The interjection of the narrator into the storyline would always anchor the story and bring the listener/reader back into the reality of the kids' situation. It was fun to listen to how Wendy touched everyone's lives and how they played house and related to each other. The ending was a little bittersweet for me and made me anxious for the future children while also being sweet to see the traditions continue.

Bottom line is that it is a fun childhood read that even teenagers and adults can enjoy if they're in the whimsical mood.

Likes: The characters. Neverland. Wendy playing Mother. The tradition continuing in the end.

Dislikes: A little hard to follow and the children's lives seemed pretty strange before Peter took them (although I know it's meant to be comical).

Overall:
Recommend? Yes.