Never Never

By: Brianna R. Shrum

Narrated by: Simon Vance

James Hook is a child who only wants to grow up.

When he meets Peter Pan, a boy who loves to pretend and is intent on never becoming a man, James decides he could try being a child - at least briefly. James joins Peter Pan on a holiday to Neverland, a place of adventure created by children's dreams, but Neverland is not for the faint of heart. Soon James finds himself longing for home, determined that he is destined to be a man. But Peter refuses to take him back, leaving James trapped in a world just beyond the one he loves. A world where children are to never grow up.

But grow up he does.

And thus begins the epic adventure of a Lost Boy and a pirate.

This story isn't about Peter Pan; it's about the boy whose life he stole. It's about a man in a world that hates men. It's about the feared Captain James Hook and his passionate quest to kill the Pan, an impossible feat in a magical land where everyone loves Peter Pan.

Except one.

©2018 Brianna R. Shrum (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Neverland for grown-ups

I read some of the reviews before trying Never, Never so I knew it was aimed for adults or at least YA which is the group I would have placed it.

Hook is one of my favorite villains and I have always enjoyed him over Pan. If you feel the same way then this is the story for you. Never, Never is Hook's story and how he came to be. The story is really good and ties in the child version we all grew up with. The narrator is great and I look forward to discovering more books he has narrated. I really enjoyed the different voices he used for each character, especially Hook.

I LOVED IT UNTIL...

the ending 😭
it was an excellent story and she tied everything in so well, but while the ending was well written, it bummed me out! Still recommend reading it though!

Amazing

Loved it! This story makes you feel for the so called "Captain Hook." what a great retelling of a classic.

Awesome

I love this book. You well unexpectedly fall in love with James Hook and understand why he hates Peter pan.

not for children

excellent perspective as Hook is always in good form! Pan is truly a narcissist! dreams are real!