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July 15,2025
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3.0 stars.

This book is truly one of a kind. The prose is beautiful and poetic, and there are a series of highly entertaining sequences that are brimming with originality and imagination.

However, the book gives the impression of being more like a collection of scenes rather than a cohesive overall story. By the time I finished reading, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

I must also confess that after seeing and thoroughly enjoying the movie starring Johnny Depp, I was let down to discover that several of my favorite characters, such as Tweedledee and Tweedledum and Jabberwocky, were absent from this book and only made their appearance in the sequel Through the Looking Glass.

Nevertheless, this remains a beautifully written story that is definitely worth reading. It offers a unique and captivating experience, despite its flaws.

The vivid descriptions and imaginative scenarios transport the reader into a world full of wonder and magic.

Even though it may not have met all of my expectations, it still has its own charm and allure.

I would recommend this book to those who appreciate beautiful writing and are willing to overlook its shortcomings.

It may not be a perfect masterpiece, but it is certainly a memorable and engaging read.

July 15,2025
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Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" is a truly remarkable and enchanting piece of literature. It takes readers on a fantastical journey through a world full of strange and wonderful creatures, curious events, and mind-bending experiences.

Alice's adventures begin when she follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a land where nothing is as it seems. She meets a variety of characters, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, each with their own unique personalities and quirks.

The story is filled with vivid descriptions and imaginative language that bring the world of Wonderland to life. Carroll's use of wordplay and nonsense poetry adds an extra layer of charm and humor to the narrative.

"Alice in Wonderland" has become a classic of children's literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. It continues to captivate audiences of all ages with its timeless themes of curiosity, imagination, and the power of dreams.

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July 15,2025
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With 6435 ratings, it truly appears rather futile to pen yet another review of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Nevertheless, when a book is as distinct as this one, revolutionary in the realm of Children's Literature, and still capable of both enchanting and puzzling millions of readers, critics, and sceptics alike, it seems a pity not to partake in the discourse myself.

There are few books that merit being labeled as unique, those that have their own pedestal, and have given rise to countless imitations, plays, movies, and have introduced hundreds of words and quotations into the vocabularies and memories of the reading public. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of those rare gems. Everyone should refer to the novel by its proper title. It is not simply Alice in Wonderland but Alice's ADVENTURES in Wonderland. And what adventures they are! Rabbits that carry pocket watches, strange and wonderful animals that converse, tea parties that delight, and cats that transform into grins.

I possess no analytic foundation for my supposition, yet I firmly believe that adults relish Alice's adventures just as much as children - perhaps even more so. Indeed, in today's digital age, which seems to abbreviate both one's imagination and attention span, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland might prove too demanding for a child to read. Sadly, by the time an individual is ready to invest their time in tumbling down the rabbit hole, the cell phone rings, the computer dings, and the magical moment is irretrievably lost.

Oh, to be on the banks of the river as Carroll first recounted the story of Alice. A truly priceless moment.
July 15,2025
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To purge myself from the impact of a controversial book that I read recently - All the Ugly and Wonderful Things - I endeavored to travel back in time and engage in some light-hearted reading.

Thankfully, this experiment bore fruit as the reading experience was nothing short of exemplary. In fact, something rather extraordinary took place that had never occurred before.

What happened was that for once, I found myself relishing the poetry within this book. It was a rather absurd poem, yet it was highly amusing.

Alice folded her hands and began:—
“You are old, Father William,” the young man said,
“And your hair has become very white;
And yet you incessantly stand on your head—
Do you think, at your age, it is right?”

“In my youth,” Father William replied to his son,
“I feared it might injure the brain;
But, now that I’m perfectly sure I have none,
Why, I do it again and again.”

Alice in Wonderland had a profound allure for me during my childhood. It was the very first time I was introduced to the bird known as the Dodo. Given that the Dodo is the emblem of my country, I was instantly smitten by its appearance. I also adored the zany characters within the story. Some had a more profound impact than others, but all were indelibly etched in my memory. That's all there is to it. I don't have a great deal more to say. This is, without a doubt, my most cherished classic.
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