Galactic Space Hamster Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I read in the metro that a sequel to, none other, than Peter Pan has been put out! It's called Peter Pan in Scarlet I'm not sure what to make of that! Sounds interesting though. I might give it a go. What do you think about updating this classic and you think you would try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Well there has been a couple of 'sequels' on the screen, so it's about time a book was written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 How exciting!!! I LOVE Peter Pan!! ...and any interpretation of the works (aside from maybe, Michael Jackson).. I didn't realise that they were writing a sequel, can't wait to read it! It sounds like that not only the characters have gotten older but the Neverland has too; interested to see this darker take on things ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ excited! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I'm excited about it, I love Peter Pan too. Here's the link http://www.peterpaninscarlet.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 oooo...after a quick trip to Waterstones, I couldn't help but purchase a copy ...now trying to be strong not to read it before I've finished my current book... can't wait to swash and buckle with the pirates! Yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Definitely looking forward to getting hold of this one. I love versions of Pan/Hook, and this is now something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstrecool Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I really want to get this. Plus all the royalties go to a good cause, Great Ormond Street Hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 It was commissioned by the estate of JM Barrie, and loads of author entered a competition to write it. I saw Geraldine McCaughrean talking about it not long after she found out she won and she was sooooo excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Well, I've just finished reading Peter Pan in Scarlet! I knew I just couldn't wait! I really enjoyed being back in Neverland with Pan, Wendy and the others, but the book itself I was a little disappointed with L It had such potential too! The author really has a wonderful way of capturing the quirkiness and magicalness of Neverland (such as with her descriptions: "a compass in Neverland has as many points as a frightened hedgehog"), but I think she focussed too much on trying too hard to get it right maybe. Her use of unusual and imaginative descriptions really did add to the wonder of Neverland, and she seemed to capture the essence of the characters by remaining true to their nuances, individual mannerisms and phrases; but somehow the novel just didn't whip me up. It felt quite rigid in structure to me, every chapter felt like it had a purpose to unfold something new and move the story on. This is all very well, but I would have preferred it if she had spent a couple of chapters without any drama or anything new so that I could get to know the characters thoughts and feelings and get more swept up into their experiences and personal journey. It would have been nice if she had explored them a little more so that I had more of an attachment in what was actually happening to them in the story. I also found that I had predicted what was going to happen from very early on, this is something I really enjoy doing, but it is nice to be surprised sometimes. JK Rowling really manages to make the unexpected happen; whereas Peter Pan in Scarlet just unfolded as I imagined it would. Credit it to her, there was a surprise in there for me that I hadn't worked out, but by then it was too late I still think it's very much worth reading, it's great to be back in the world, and as I mentioned, the quirkiness of some of her descriptions are wonderful. Her ideas on 'what happened next' after the end of the last book are very interesting. For me though, it is just an average childrens book. I think I may re-read the original to see what it's like! (want to buy it in hardcover so that it matches this one on my book shelf ). I would love to know what others thought if you read it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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