Janet Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) EDIT (23 OCTOBER 2009 - I've changed the title to the popular shortened version of both Alice books because the thread has turned into a discussion of both and I didn't want to start a new one for Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The ‘Blurb’ Alice lives an ordinary sort of life, until one day she finds herself in the most wonderful world of mad tea parties and remarkable characters like the Mad Hatter, the Duchess, the Cheshire Cat and the Mock Turtle. Alice is delighted to find that nothing in Wonderland is the least bit ordinary. It’s been 30 plus years since I’ve read about Alice. I was a stage hand in a school production of it when I was about 15, so I knew the story quite well. It’s a great book. Quite unique in that although it’s Victorian (first published 1865) it doesn’t have any moral undertone - it’s just written for fun. I really enjoyed revisiting it and I must find a copy of Through the Looking Glass to read soon! The paperback is 138 pages long and is published by Puffin. The ISBN number is 978-0140366754. 10/10 (Read July 2008) Edited October 23, 2009 by Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I reread this last year and really enjoyed it too. I also followed it up with Through the Looking Glass and enjoyed that one even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbel Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 This is on my TBR pile to read with my eight year old son this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I've always LOVED this book. I have a gorgeous illustrated hardback version of The Nursery Alice from my own childhood which is now in Tadpole's room, waiting to be read again. Unsurprisingly (for me) it's in excellent condition - I was always so careful with my books, even as a small child. I'm hopeful I'll manage to instil that same respect in Tad too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I actually bought another edition of this on Saturday. It's been years since I read it, and I saw the Vintage Collection edition. I loved the cover, and I remember really enjoying the book, so I snapped it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeozade100 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 This is by far my favourite chilldrens book of all time, I have a lovely hardback copy that i've had since I was five and it is one of my dearest possesions! I think I might read it again soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm afraid it was never a favourite of mine. I did have a copy when I was young and remember trying to read it a few times, but never finished it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have a printed version from gutenberg in my tbr , but I did see the movie the other week and enjoyed it so might wait a bit longer to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I am resurrecting a rather old thread, but in light of the upcoming Tim Burton film, I'm sure this book will either be reread by many, or picked up for the first time by others. I read this novel a few years ago and I wasn't all that impressed. I thought it was a bit dull to be honest. What interests me much more than the actual story, is the "story behind the story" - all the "hidden" symbolism, etc. I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in that aspect of Alice in Wonderland? I've been considering buying an annotated version of this novel, simply for the behind the scenes trivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Although normally, I would insist on reading a book first before watching a film adaptation, this is one book that I'm not even tempted to pick up, yet I love Tim Burton's work enough to be looking forward to the film with anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollie Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm afraid I never liked this book as a child. Maybe I ought to read it again to see if I like it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewell Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have just finished reading Alice in Wonderland by lewis carroll and now i'm in the middle of Through the looking glass. I loved it. I was just as good as i remember and i can not wait until the film comes out. I'm especially happy because i feel well and truly ready because i will have read the books. I'm also thinking of watching the cartoon production as well, before i see Tim Burton's. My favourite bit was when the cheshire cat says: Dogs are normal because they wag their tails when they're happy and growl when they're angry. But cat's must be mad coz they wag their tails when they're angry and growl when they're happy. I'd agree with this coz my cat's off his head! And i've been quoting this to everyone since i read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I've tried to read this, and I've never, ever liked it. Don't think I ever will, having played American McGee's Alice, that was an amazing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weevilcharley Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 What interests me much more than the actual story, is the "story behind the story" - all the "hidden" symbolism, etc. I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in that aspect of Alice in Wonderland? I've been considering buying an annotated version of this novel, simply for the behind the scenes trivia. I am studying Adaptation as an MA at De Montfort University, and am considering exploring 'Alice' as part of my dissertation, which is focused on Disney adaptation and the cultural implications that the 'disneyfication' of fairytales has had on our society. I recently saw an annotated version of the novel, and Through the Looking Glass (in my opinion, by far the better tale- it's wittier, it's deeper, and when you read this novel in light of it's literary implications, the Wonderland through the mirror gets a whole lot darker) and although I didn't purchase it at the time, I fully intend to. It has incredible detail of Carroll's intentions of 'play' when he was writing the book, and explains in more depth some of the objectives and given circumstances of some of the more obscure characters (oh how Stanislavskian). I would really, really recommend picking up a copy- because the 'behind the scenes trivia' you refer to would make a Wonderland novel in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 I've changed the title to the popular shortened version of both Alice books because the thread has turned into a discussion of both and I didn't want to start a new one for Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll The Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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