A review by nemonobody11
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

4.5
I always heard people talk about the giving tree. However, this was my first time reading it. It has good symbolism, meaning when someone takes too much and never returns the favor, they only know how to take and are never really fulfilled, leaving the ones they love drained. I can tell why it is a timeless story.