Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 21 days ago
Views - 2
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Missouri
Est. Publication Date - May 2022
Seller Description
A Book of The Month Club pick In this beautiful dive into the world of J. M. Barrie’s classic, one woman must take on the infamous Peter Pan—who is not the innocent adventurer the fairy tales make him out to be—to save her daughter’s life. . . . Life is looking up for Holly Darling, granddaughter of Wendy—yes, that Wendy. That is, until she gets a call that her daughter, Eden, who has been in a coma for nearly a decade, has gone missing from the estate where she’s been long tucked away. And, worst of all, Holly knows who must be Peter Pan, who is not only very real, but very dangerous. Holly is desperate to find Eden and protect her son, Jack, from a terrible web of family secrets before she loses both her children. And yet she has no one to turn to—her mother, Jane, is the only other person in the world who knows that Peter is more than a story, but she refuses to accept that he is not the hero she’s always imagined. Darling Girl brings all the magic of the classic Peter Pan story to the present, while also exploring the dark underpinnings of fairy tales, grief, aging, sacrifice, motherhood, and just how far we will go to protect those we love.
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Darling Girl: A Novel of Peter Pan
ISBN: 9780593185636
Publisher Description
In this beautiful, grounded, and darkly magical modern-day reimagining of J. M. Barrie’s classic, to save her daughter's life one woman must take on the infamous Peter Pan—who is not the innocent adve...
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Summarized by Pango AI
PangoBooks readers emphasize that the book offers a darker, creative twist on the Peter Pan tale, effectively reimagining it as a suspenseful, dark fantasy rather than a straightforward retelling. While some readers were captivated by the plot's twists and the seamless integration of original fairy tale elements into a modern setting, others felt the story dragged and were disappointed by the lack of character development, especially regarding Holly and Peter. The portrayal of Peter Pan as a sinister figure received mixed reactions, with some desiring a more nuanced exploration of his character. Despite a few criticisms, many found the book entertaining and were eager for potential sequels to resolve lingering questions. Overall, it appears to appeal most to fans of dark fantasy and fairy tale retellings.