Alice Through the Looking-glass: And What Alice Found There

Yesss. This one wasn't better or worse than Alice in Wonderland, it just was. I don't know which set of characters I liked better, as they were both entertaining. The red queen was definitely an interesting character, I really liked her. There were a few dim parts of the book, but nothing too slow. This was really enjoyable. Idk what I expected, but this was actually fun.

Having just finished Through the Looking-Glass, I find myself reflecting on how it compares to its predecessor, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. While the first book captured my imagination, I have to admit that this sequel didn’t quite measure up for me. At times, I felt like I was slogging through certain parts, missing the effortless whimsy that made the first book so engaging. One of my fondest childhood memories is watching the Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland with my grandmother. Interestingly, that movie is a blend of both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Perhaps that’s why I held such high expectations for this book—it’s a classic, after all. Despite its moments of brilliance, Through the Looking-Glass felt more like a patchwork of clever ideas rather than a cohesive narrative. That said, the book still has its charms, particularly when reading the part of Humpty Dumpty. I couldn’t help but imagine him speaking with the voice of Danny DeVito, which added a layer of humor and personality that I truly enjoyed. It’s moments like these that remind me why this story continues to be a staple of children’s literature. Overall, while Through the Looking-Glass is still a good read, especially for fans of classic children’s stories, it didn’t quite capture the magic of its predecessor for me. I’d give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Loved this book. It is completely different than Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I really enjoyed all of the poems and songs integrated into the story. I also like that the story went from reality, to an alternative reality than completely onto a different world. This is unique to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where Alice went from reality straight to Wonderland. I also like the dynamic characters in Through the Looking Glass. I highly recommend this book to children and adults alike.