Alicia En El País De Las Maravillas & A Través Del Espejo (1901) - Plot & Excerpts
I didn't read the book with this cover (I got the pretty leather bound edition from Barnes and Nobles). I wanted to read this since it's a classic and I'm fascinated with the whimsical aspect, but it's very hard to follow. I knew it would be a little weird and random, but I just felt like I was reading nonsense 80% of the time. I liked Through The Looking Glass a lot better than Adventures in Wonderland also. To be perfectly honest, I did not expect to like it as much as I did. I've seen numerous adaptations of both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and somehow I always ended up disliking Alice. Therefore it was with apprehension that I started reading this particular book.Imagine my surprise when I actually started to like Alice. She is such a wonderful character and I am baffled as to why in movie format her character comes off as annoying. More importantly, the universes Carroll built in these two books is both enchanting and revolting at the same time, a delicate balance not many authors can achieve. I could ramble on and on about this particular topic, but, in the interest of time, I would advise every fan of fantasy to give these stories a try. It is worth it.Furthermore, the humour contained within is so varied, from very in-your-face puns to a much darker humour that is not actually suited to children. This is another instance where Carroll showcases his writing skills. There are some darker elements to both stories that make an adult reader stand up and notice, while a child will just skip past them unaware. It is a testament to Carroll's strange mind that all these parts make a very interesting and likeable whole. (As a side note, I have decided to ignore any of the more unsettling aspects of the author's life to keep my sanity. If, like me, an author's bio can sometimes turn you off his works, I warn you to do your research beforehand, so as to not be blind-sided by the various introductions out there.)All in all, a very pleasant and interesting read.
What do You think about Alicia En El País De Las Maravillas & A Través Del Espejo (1901)?
Nonsensical yet profund, craziest book I have ever read! Reminded me of when I was 8.
—rania
I absolutely adore Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass.
—funkycaterpillar
Funny sometimes, but weird all the time.
—thaoduong
