4.5

This activity is super fun. It's not just fun, but super, super fun. You'll find yourself completely immersed in it, enjoying every moment. The excitement builds with each passing second, and before you know it, you're having the time of your life. Whether it's a game, an adventure, or an experience, it has that special something that makes it truly unforgettable. You can't help but smile and laugh as you engage in it. It's like a magical world that draws you in and won't let go. So, if you're looking for something to do that will bring you joy and entertainment, look no further. This is the ultimate in super fun.

For me, who hasn't read these stories all the way through, I find my imagination stimulated with each short sitting.

It's truly remarkable how these snippets of tales can have such a profound impact on my mind. With just a few minutes of reading, my thoughts start to wander and create vivid images in my head.

I can picture the characters, their expressions, and the settings in which they find themselves. It's as if I am being transported into a different world, one that is full of mystery, adventure, and excitement.

Even though I haven't completed the entire collection of stories, each short sitting leaves me hungry for more. It makes me eager to explore further and discover what lies ahead.

These stories have become a source of inspiration for me, fueling my creativity and allowing me to escape from the ordinary. I look forward to my next reading session, knowing that it will once again ignite my imagination and take me on a new and wonderful journey.

What is the use of a book without pictures or conversations? I wholeheartedly agree, especially when it comes to conversations. And the conversations in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are among the most famously wonderful confabulations. (I just can't resist using that word as it sounds so great.) These illustrations by John Tenniel were of utmost importance to Lewis Carroll and his stories.

It has been a long time since I last read these tales, and I am pleasantly surprised to discover that they are both profound and hilarious. (After all, I am not the same person I was yesterday.) It now seems evident that Alice's changing size, discomfort, and confusion simply depict the experience of being a child. By the way, Alice is seven and a half years old, and she always represents intelligence and innocence in the rather crazy, more adult world surrounding her.

The sequel, Through the Looking Glass, in my opinion, has a darker and more serious tone. I recall that the first time I read it, the significance of the ongoing chess game escaped me. Alice starts as a pawn, and her initial train ride is her first move – a significant one since pawns can move two spaces on their first turn. The way the queens move so rapidly, making Alice run and gasp for breath, corresponds to the legal moves of a queen. Near the end, the white knight who rescues her and clumsily tumbles off his horse left and right is demonstrating his L-shaped moves. After her encounter with the knight, Alice only has to cross one more brook before reaching the eighth rank and being promoted to queen. She wakes up after capturing the red queen.

Note: Apparently, in Lewis Carroll's era, most chess sets were red and white rather than black and white. Since I don't know much about chess, this is what catches my attention. :)

Another aspect that eluded me was the famous conversation with the white queen when she says, The rule is, jam to-morrow and jam yesterday - but never jam to-day.' I initially thought it was just pure nonsensical silliness, but it was actually a pun. It is a rule of Latin grammar (which I don't remember learning in my Latin class) that \\"iam\\" means \\"now\\" but only in the past and future. In the present, the word would be \\"nunc.\\" (i and j are interchangeable in Latin.) Evidently, this quote has become so well-known that it has become an expression for asking for too much, as in \\"I suppose you want jam on that.\\"

What I did not miss the first time were the poems. The Jabberwocky and The Walrus and the Carpenter, in particular. And Alice's conversation with Humpty Dumpty, and how he translates some of the words in the first poem, is great fun. (He's quite the intellectual.)

There is so much to cherish in these stories – and I know it has all been said before. But I am extremely glad that I have picked them up again!

Alice Adventures in Wonderland is a classic that was read to me many years ago. However, I didn't remember much of it, and I also couldn't recall the movie that I watched as a child. The only thing left in my mind were some vague scenes that were strangely mashed together. Now, I understand why, as this story is like a mash-up of dreamscapes.

There are definitely some fun parts and humor in the book, and it's worth reading just for the references. But did I love it like some people do? No. However, I didn't dislike it either. In fact, I liked it in a weird way. It's like a trippy trek down the rabbit hole with a child's perspective to interpret the whole story, yet there are also some happenings that are clearly directed towards the knowledge of adults and the workings of societal norms.

I have this edition on my shelf from years ago, even decades. It's beautifully illustrated, which adds to the charm of the book. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of my childhood and the strange and wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland.

I'll firmly stick to the Disney movie. To be honest, this experience was a bit trippy for me. It was truly an interesting journey. However, it is definitely a nice and classic thing to read the original work and gain a better understanding of the original story. By doing so, we can uncover the hidden details and the true essence that might have been overlooked in the movie adaptation. It allows us to have a more comprehensive and in-depth appreciation of the whole narrative. Whether it's the vivid descriptions, the complex character relationships, or the underlying themes, the original story offers a wealth of treasures waiting to be discovered.

Varsin puuduttava lukukokemus.

The collection contains a bit of everything. First, of course, is the continuation of Liisa in Wonderland, and then another novel set, the two-part Sylvie & Bruno. After these, there are a couple of hundred pages of poems, then shorter stories, and finally a large, wordy salad.

Liisa in Wonderland is, of course, already such a well-known puppet that there's not much more to say about it. Sylvie & Bruno, on the other hand, was completely new to me. As a novel, it was somehow a more controlled whole, but still not very good. The first half was very confusing, as it seemed that the consecutive chapters didn't tell the same story at all. The preface of the second part clarified the matter and finally I was able to envision the whole a little better. A little. The overall feeling of the whole was still rather fragmented. On the one hand, it tells about two children who are mostly very annoying, and on the other hand, adults date each other and almost everything about English society is commented on. And behind it all is a religious undertone, and the book ends with the thought that there is a God who answers prayers.

There's not much to say about the poems, they mostly passed by automatically. The short stories didn't excite. The salad contains, on the one hand, a review of the new clock tower built in Oxford, on the other hand, tips on organizing letter exchanges, and there are also instructions for a new card game.

The best thing about this collection was that it ended.

This one was truly difficult for me to rate.

On one hand, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have always held a special place in my heart, deserving a solid 5 stars. They are magical and full of imagination.

On the other hand, I have to admit that I found the rest of his work rather boring. It just didn't capture my interest in the same way.

To be fair, I did like a couple of his poems. They had a certain charm and showed a different side of his creativity.

Overall, though, I was a bit disappointed. For years, I have always proclaimed that Lewis Carroll was one of my favorite authors. But now, to my sadness, I have discovered that that isn't entirely the truth.

Nevertheless, the Alice books will forever remain my favorite books. They are timeless classics that will always bring a smile to my face and transport me to a wonderful world of fantasy.

I bought this book specifically for the sake of "Alice in Wonderland." It truly is a must-read.

Alice serves as the central figure and inspiration for numerous songs and other captivating stories.

The lines within the book are simply hilarious, and one can't help but be in awe of Lewis Carroll's genius.

His ability to create such a whimsical and enchanting world, filled with unique characters and absurd yet charming situations, is truly remarkable.

"Alice in Wonderland" has endured through the ages, captivating the hearts and imaginations of readers young and old alike.

It continues to be a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians, who draw upon its rich themes and characters to create their own works.

This book is not just a literary classic; it is a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.

I am so glad that I purchased this book and have had the opportunity to experience the magic of "Alice in Wonderland" for myself.

This story revolves around a young girl named Alice. In her own bad dream, she has dreamlike experiences.

Alice finds herself in a land where irregular and wacky symbolism abounds. The personalities of the characters are constantly shifting, and language often thrives as a means of communication. By the end of the book, through her wild adventures in Wonderland, Alice discovers her true identity.

In her fantasy adventure in Wonderland, Alice undergoes emotional and physical changes. She encounters a diverse range of creatures and experiences a loss of identity, but also embarks on a quest to find it again. Additionally, she regains her self-confidence, which ultimately leads her back to reality.

Personally, I didn't have a liking for this book. It simply wasn't to my taste. It might be interesting for some, but it didn't appeal to me.

Perhaps others will find the strange and wonderful world of Wonderland captivating, but for me, it failed to hold my interest.

Nevertheless, it is a classic story that has been enjoyed by many over the years.

I am only awarding this a three-star rating. The reason is that I have an intense love for Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Sylvie and Bruno and Sylvie and Bruno Concluded were acceptable and at times even cute and enjoyable. However, I must state that the remainder of his writing is of poor quality. There is a complete lack of the cute, fun, and whimsical elements that one would expect.

Instead, it is all centered around logic and math. Moreover, a significant portion of this is not suitable for children. There are also articles from magazines dating back to that time. It truly is a very strange collection to be targeted at children.

This makes it rather difficult to recommend the entire body of work, especially when compared to the brilliance of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Perhaps those who have a particular interest in logic and math might find more value in the other works, but for the general audience, especially children, the appeal is rather limited.

Overall, while there are some闪光点 in Carroll's writing, the majority of it fails to capture the magic and charm that made his most famous works so beloved.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is such a strange and enchanting tale. The cryptic rhymes interspersed throughout add an air of mystery. Are they meant to convey a deeper meaning? And what about the "morals" presented? Are they to be taken seriously or are they Carroll's way of satirizing the moralizing books of his time?

Alice, with society's rules firmly in mind, falls down the rabbit hole. She brings the virtues and rules she learned at school and from her parents, only to find that they don't apply in Wonderland. Like Robinson Crusoe, she is completely stranded, and her knowledge is of no use. She has no choice but to adapt to the rules of the strange inhabitants of Wonderland and go along with what seems like nonsense to her but is real life for them.

Even without analyzing the technical aspects of the novel, one can simply enjoy it for its whimsical characters and simple story. I, for one, love the Duchess and the Pig. I'm not sure why, but they always make me laugh. Carroll's use of puns is also highly amusing. It's truly a great read.

Through the Looking-Glass

This book makes it easier to understand why people think of Lewis Carroll as a "drugged-out crazy dude." Alice's journey through the looking-glass feels like a psychedelic trip. First, she's playing chess, hoping to become a queen, and all the squares are bizarre settings that blend into one another in a dreamy and hazy way, making the reader feel intoxicated.

The themes in Through the Looking-Glass are very similar to those in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which is why they are often sold together. Once again, Alice is faced with a world where no one cares about her opinion, the standards she's used to in her own world are irrelevant, and she has almost no help or guidance. Despite these seemingly dark elements, Carroll manages to make the story playful and whimsical. Hmmm.

I noticed in this installment that Alice is almost constantly insulted, ignored, and looked down upon. This poor seven-year-old child has to maintain a polite and calm state of mind through all kinds of insults and injuries. I think that's a remarkable feat for such a young child. In fact, I'm not sure I could be so calm and patient!

It's a confusing, bumpy, and psychedelic installment, but still a great piece of literature.

Sylvie and Bruno

I'm sorry, wait a minute. Did I say Through the Looking-Glass was trippy? It's nothing compared to this installment. In fact, throughout most of Sylvie and Bruno, I was only 50% sure I understood what was even happening.

This must be when Carroll's supposed addiction really set in!

However, I have to say that I adore both Sylvie and Bruno, despite their sickeningly sweet relationship (is it satire or reality?) and Sylvie's irritatingly goody-two-shoes attitude. Their brother-sister relationship is incredibly cute, even if it can be a bit cloying at times.

My favorite part of Sylvie and Bruno is Bruno's precious little-boy voice. Every time he says "welly" for "really" or "oo" for "you" or makes those precious little grammatical mistakes, I just want to say "Aww!" out loud. Maybe it's because I'm a kid person and I love that toddler-esque sound, but I thought it really added to the authenticity of the novel and my enjoyment of the book.

This is my favorite book!

I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone who loves puzzles, riddles, and poems.

It is a truly captivating and engaging read that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The author has done an excellent job of creating a world full of mystery and intrigue, with cleverly crafted puzzles and riddles that will challenge even the most seasoned puzzle solvers.

The poems in the book are also a delight, adding an extra layer of depth and beauty to the story.

Whether you're looking for a fun and challenging read or simply want to explore the world of puzzles and poetry, this book is definitely worth checking out.

So, if you're a fan of puzzles, riddles, and poems, I highly recommend giving this book a try. You won't be disappointed!