[SAM'S BOOK REVIEW] Peter Pan by J.M Barrie

 

by Dimas Hadi Santoso

"Second star to the right, and straight on til morning"

I dedicate this site as a domain to share thoughts especially in literature field (or perhaps variety). Reviewing book in the first time is like involving my self to the new gate. Salute, here is Sam aka Dimas Hadi Santoso (30802200012) willing to review a fiction novel entitled Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie which consists 17 chapters. A glimpse of James Matthew Barrie—a Scottish novelist, born in Angus, Scotland 1937, and student college at the University of Edinburgh. 

Generally, we are undoubtedly impressed by book's cover, aren't we? Its cover depicts a boy flying away earth or Neverland, shall I say? and there is a ship beneath him, is that his ship? more, there is an opening sounds "all children, except one, grow up" questionable. The story begins by providing us a Mr. Darling family's house in a flat located at 14, London. There live Wendy, John, Michael and Nana (a dog). Out of the blue, their bedroom has guests, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Wendy and her little brother are welcoming Peter, having chit-chat, until Peter invites them to fly to Neverland. Their adventures happen there, witnessing mermaid, underground house, even pirates. What will they do in Neverland? What role will pirates do? Will they grow up together? 

The parts that still rings in my head are "The Return Home" until "When Wendy Grew Up" after the adventure in Neverland, they have to come back to their lives. Peter and Wendy make an agreement to keep in touch by visiting Wendy's window before spring clean time comes. 

-Peter, Taylor Swift

Regarding a quote above, I'd like to build the atmosphere with a little bit representation. We can understand that Wendy didn't confess her yearning for seeing Peter. She always hopes that someday Peter will return to meet her. Time flies, year passes, everything changes. Wendy becomes mother, Peter forgets his promises. At very last page, Peter still comes to them, except forgets, continuously person turns another person. There goes a boy who won't grow up. 

This book suits for you who adore in fantasy, adventure, drama, love, and English. A brief love of Peter and Wendy is sweet enough. This novel also brings me back to my elementary classmate used to tell me about Peter Pan. It may relate to us who deny in becoming older and older. We have current age, yet deny to acknowledge it. In addition, you will be eager to read if you are familiar with Tinkerbell.

There is a movie adaptation of Peter Pan story or Tinkerbell's story herself, curious to explore?