Review: Fun twist on a classic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2011
Ok, I'm not a fan of the original Peter Pan because I've never read the book or even seen the movie (at least I don't remember anything about it). The only knowledge I have of Peter Pan is the peanut butter I indulge in when I'm home alone, thus, free from witnesses and feeling less guilty. But I digress. What I'm trying to say is that I can't compare Forever Neverland to the original storyline or characters, but I can appreciate this story as a separate entity altogether. The plot definitely stands on its own two feet, I didn't feel like I was trying to figure out what was going on because I didn't have the original book as backstory.I really enjoyed the characters, they were edgy and definitely not like their Disney counterparts (I don't need to see the movie to know about G rated 50s cartoons). But this is story is obviously geared toward a mature audience, so there isn't fluff and a lesson on morals in every chapter. There's action- motorcycles, explosions, swords fighting, and there's character development, you find yourself rooting for people.I enjoyed this book for what it was by itself, a fun and completely unique adaption of a classic tale. It was a quick and fun read that incorporated just the right amount of fantasy but stayed modern and relatable.