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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (5-Feb-2015) Paperback
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Lewis Carroll
6,242 books8,550 followersThe Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican clergyman and photographer.
His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense.
Oxford scholar, Church of England Deacon, University Lecturer in Mathematics and Logic, academic author of learned theses, gifted pioneer of portrait photography, colourful writer of imaginative genius and yet a shy and pedantic man, Lewis Carroll stands pre-eminent in the pantheon of inventive literary geniuses.
He also has works published under his real name.
His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense.
Oxford scholar, Church of England Deacon, University Lecturer in Mathematics and Logic, academic author of learned theses, gifted pioneer of portrait photography, colourful writer of imaginative genius and yet a shy and pedantic man, Lewis Carroll stands pre-eminent in the pantheon of inventive literary geniuses.
He also has works published under his real name.
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May 29, 2024
Life is mad and confusing, and it’s more fun when u stop trying to control and understand it all the time. just go where life takes u
“If there's no meaning in it,' said the King, 'that saves a world of trouble, you know, as we needn't try to find any. And yet I don't know,' he went on, spreading out the verses on his knee, and looking at them with one eye; 'I seem to see some meaning in them, after all.”
loved all the different characters & story better than disney…
“If there's no meaning in it,' said the King, 'that saves a world of trouble, you know, as we needn't try to find any. And yet I don't know,' he went on, spreading out the verses on his knee, and looking at them with one eye; 'I seem to see some meaning in them, after all.”
loved all the different characters & story better than disney…
January 31, 2026
More 3.5/5 - did enjoy this and can see why it's revered, but it's just so bizarre. It gets to a point where every character and the events that occur start to get frustrating with the lack of sense they make. I guess the point is that it's a dream world, and imagination can be limitless but I'd hate to have vivid dreams which trap me there. More of an insane fever dream than a Wonderland. Glad I've read it though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2025
A fun audiobook re-read!
January 1, 2025
More like 'Alice's Adventures in Dreamland'....
And yep, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was deaf in his right ear from infancy, caused by "infantile fever", back when everything was a "fever" or a color of plague. Those were the good times.
You probably don't want your daughter to turn out like Alice. That'd be hard to do nowadays, what with Victorian being gone the way of the Dodo (with capital 'D'). It is the time of skibidi toilet and the Rizzler, instead, the present. Hm.
Anyways, re-reading a staple childhood fairytale fantasy, this time in English, and my oh my is the entire cast annoyingly rude. Alice is like a witty Goldilocks, surrounded by pedantic characters who rhyme and reason without much rhyme nor reason. Okay, maybe there's enough rhyme to pass the poetry test (but not as much as 'Through the Looking-Glass'). Lots of instances of people calling each other 'stupid', either directly or indirectly.
No one has any chill. Zero grams of patience to be found anywhere.
The book is not without merit. Obviously. It has withstood the test of time for a reason, and that's with the current generation doing their best to insinuate all kinds of things about Lewis Carroll. Things that I, personally, don't buy because I'm able to at least take notices of the historical context.
And yep, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was deaf in his right ear from infancy, caused by "infantile fever", back when everything was a "fever" or a color of plague. Those were the good times.
You probably don't want your daughter to turn out like Alice. That'd be hard to do nowadays, what with Victorian being gone the way of the Dodo (with capital 'D'). It is the time of skibidi toilet and the Rizzler, instead, the present. Hm.
Anyways, re-reading a staple childhood fairytale fantasy, this time in English, and my oh my is the entire cast annoyingly rude. Alice is like a witty Goldilocks, surrounded by pedantic characters who rhyme and reason without much rhyme nor reason. Okay, maybe there's enough rhyme to pass the poetry test (but not as much as 'Through the Looking-Glass'). Lots of instances of people calling each other 'stupid', either directly or indirectly.
No one has any chill. Zero grams of patience to be found anywhere.
The book is not without merit. Obviously. It has withstood the test of time for a reason, and that's with the current generation doing their best to insinuate all kinds of things about Lewis Carroll. Things that I, personally, don't buy because I'm able to at least take notices of the historical context.
March 15, 2026
It was reallhy an ok one
I loved the aesthetic, the ilustratios are amazing
and I loved that it has activities and a glossary at the end of the book
I love Alice in Wonderland, I have always loved the concept of the story but I really love the horror versions.
When reading the original, I felt some Coraline vibes. You feel that it is a children's book, but if I had read it as a child I would have felt confused and uncomfortable. She moves from scene to scene very suddenly, I hadn't realized how she stopped in some places. but I can understand that, all of this is a dream and in dreams you teleport to places like a PowerPoint.
I still love the story and its various versions of it. I love that it exists
“If everybody minded their own business, the world would go around a great deal faster than it does.”
“Alice: How long is forever?
White Rabbit: Sometimes, just one second.”
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
“...Is Wonderland really a wonder...when you have nowhere to land?”
I loved the aesthetic, the ilustratios are amazing
and I loved that it has activities and a glossary at the end of the book
I love Alice in Wonderland, I have always loved the concept of the story but I really love the horror versions.
When reading the original, I felt some Coraline vibes. You feel that it is a children's book, but if I had read it as a child I would have felt confused and uncomfortable. She moves from scene to scene very suddenly, I hadn't realized how she stopped in some places. but I can understand that, all of this is a dream and in dreams you teleport to places like a PowerPoint.
I still love the story and its various versions of it. I love that it exists
“If everybody minded their own business, the world would go around a great deal faster than it does.”
“Alice: How long is forever?
White Rabbit: Sometimes, just one second.”
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
“...Is Wonderland really a wonder...when you have nowhere to land?”
May 6, 2025
‘Curiouser and curiouser!’ I love all of Alice’s adventures! My favorite mini stories in this book are of when she’s falling down the rabbit hole and following the white rabbit, all the ‘drink me’ and ‘eat me’ items, her meeting with the Cheshire Cat and which direction she should go and of course the famous tea party, although I do think she was a little rude at the table but the March Hare, Hatter and dormouse are some of my favorites. I love the word twists and unusual way of saying things and all the nonsense they say with such a serious meaning. I think the story was very cleverly written and I enjoy reading it, over and over again. It brings joy to the child in me. Highly recommend, and it allows you to use your imagination.
March 18, 2026
Short, playful, and a little chaotic.
I can see why Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is such a beloved children’s classic — it feels like a book you’re meant to read when you’re young, when the absurd still feels natural.
As an adult, I found the ideas more interesting than the story itself. Still, it’s a curious, dreamlike read that lingers in a strange way.
I can see why Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is such a beloved children’s classic — it feels like a book you’re meant to read when you’re young, when the absurd still feels natural.
As an adult, I found the ideas more interesting than the story itself. Still, it’s a curious, dreamlike read that lingers in a strange way.
April 17, 2026
such a tiny little magical portion of dream!
think i never actually read it before and was such a nice experience !!
i would like to remember the reference of one of the stories: of the sisters living in a well of treacle that draw all sorts of things starting with M
the most iconic scenes still remains the entrance into wonderland
think i never actually read it before and was such a nice experience !!
i would like to remember the reference of one of the stories: of the sisters living in a well of treacle that draw all sorts of things starting with M
the most iconic scenes still remains the entrance into wonderland
April 27, 2024
would've gone crazy over this when I was younger
September 7, 2024
I had forgotten how fun this story was!! Definitely worth the read even when we're no longer kids!
August 6, 2025
Such a fun and silly, light hearted book that made me laugh 😂
November 25, 2025
Perfectly describes a dream with easy and fast-pace writing.Fun wordplay.
December 23, 2025
This took me back to my childhood. Such a legendary, fascinating story. I loved it!!
January 20, 2026
It was a good read.. not my usual genre but it was fine really well written
January 31, 2026
Utterly bizarre but a classic nonetheless.
February 10, 2026
Curiouser and curiouser
March 30, 2026
4✨✨✨✨Aww super charming, I was laughing out loud and happily way less stressed than I get when watching the film
May 9, 2026
I so very wish I read this sooner
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