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User Review - funstm - LibraryThing

Mr Hopper is desperately in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver who spends all her time doting on her pet tortoise Alfie. When Mrs Silver says she desperately wants to see Alfie grow bigger, Mr Hopper ... Read full review

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User Review - mstrust - LibraryThing

Mr. Hoppy has been in love with the widowed Mrs. Silver for years. He lives in the apartment above hers and grows plants on his balcony, which gives him the excuse to look down and discuss her beloved ... Read full review

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User Review - bobbybslax - LibraryThing

It was a cute bedtime story and I think it’s improved my fondness for turtles somehow, but the ending isn’t as pleasant as I expected. Marriages shouldn’t be founded on lies. But at least Alfie the Turtle lived/lives a good life. Read full review

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User Review - SueinCyprus - LibraryThing

This is a story of undeclared love: the elderly Mr Hoppy, who lives in a flat right above a lady called Mrs Silver. The two of them chat about gardening and tortoises, but he's too shy even to invite ... Read full review

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User Review - Shahnareads - LibraryThing

I want a room full of turtles. The ending seemed a little rushed there, Mr. Dahl. Just hop right onto that marriage train. Doesn't matter he tricked her and lied to her. Jeeze. Silliness. Read full review

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User Review - ChazziFrazz - LibraryThing

I enjoy Roald Dahl's writing, be it children's lit or adult (yes, he has written a few adult books). This is a charming little romance that I read in one sitting. Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver ... Read full review

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User Review - Bagpuss - LibraryThing

I’m not going to add anything about the storyline in my review because I don’t want to spoil what is a really cute love story. I have read lots of criticism about this book and the message it “gives ... Read full review

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User Review - atreic - LibraryThing

Oh, this is very Dahl. Well written, lovely to read aloud, engaging, silly, and with a happy ending. On the other hand, err, try to turn off your brain when reading it, or at least leave your grown up ... Read full review

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User Review - flamingrosedrakon - LibraryThing

First of all this is really my actual favorite book of Roald Dahl after having read several. His writings always seem to lean too much into vulgarity and gruesomeness while I never was attracted to ... Read full review

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User Review - areadingmachine - LibraryThing

A deranged man is in love with his downstairs neighbour. She has a pet turtle. Because she is a moron she is impatient with her turtles growth rate and happens to mention this to said deranged man so ... Read full review