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I love Alice in Wonderland. I love the cheesy Disney movie, the not-so-great Tim Burton adaptation (I’m very much looking forward to the sequel) and the fairly surreal (and somewhat unnerving) 1998 Alice through the Looking Glass. So of course I do very much enjoy the book itself. When I saw the opportunity to purchase this anniversary edition of the original manuscript, I took it.

This story is significantly more simple than the more widely known Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.It’s missing some of the more well known scenes, such as the Mad Tea Party and the encounter with the Cheshire cat. However, it is still an enjoyable and amusing read, as it follows Alice and her frustrating attempts to get into the garden and never seeming to be the proper Alice-sized Alice. While reading it, it was far to easy to imagine a silly man telling such a whimsical story for the entertainment of little girls.

I rate this story 5/5 stars. It was so very delightful, and as it is a children’s book, it was a very fast read. It combines nonsense with a silly sense of humor and is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. I always wondered how it was that Charles Dodgson was able to tell such a whimsical tale to three young girls, and now having read it, I understand.

pizzamcpin3ppl3's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bhumikabv's review against another edition

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4.0

Though I don't remember Alice's Adventures in Wonderland properly, the beginning seemed the same. The original version of this classic is lot shorter and doesn't actually include the many popular characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, such as Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, The Duchess, etc. This version has only 4 chapters compared to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland's 12 chapters. This is because the original manuscript was revised and expanded to include more famous songs and poems.

This short version is recommended to read if you loved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

adru's review against another edition

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Huvitav oli erinevusi ja puudujaid (mh teelaudkond) märgata.

blubimnotafish's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

electrozombie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

cd1310's review against another edition

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4.0

Honesty Time- I have not seen or read Alice in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventure Under Ground intrigued me in multiple ways. One, reprinted from handwriting, two, Carroll's Illustrations through out and three, Alice before Wonderland. I now want to read Alice in Wonderland and compare the differences. I enjoyed this uncommon book!

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