Review of The Movie Chair

[Srikant Mahanty]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Movie Chair" by Shari Borkin.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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This book is short, but very sweet. While reading the book, I felt that this book would be a wonderful version of a grandmother is narrating a story to her grandchildren. It has been designed that way, from a non-living object to having a voice. I liked how the author has explained different scenarios that happen in the journey of a chair in a theater.

There are adults and children in the same chair, but they have different appealing behaviours. I liked the part where the author gave a twist when the multiplex was closed for renovation. Some parts of me were sad that the story had ended. The author leaves thr viewers with sadness and then evokes happiness in the next instant which keeps the readers engaging.

The author also tied the ending of the story to the beautiful start, which completes the book. I definitely recommend this book to any parent for a bedtime nap to learn about relationships, fun, and emotions.

I would rate the book 3 out of 5, simply because the story could have been longer and also tied to other characters as well. For instance, what did the movie chair do when there were no movies at all? It should also list nuisances about how adults stretch the movie chair, which causes pain and agony for her, to show the empathy part as well.

The editing was great and I couldn't find any errors. It was edited wonderfully.

This is one of my first instances of reading a children's book. I really like all the artistic vibes and pictures that came along in our childhood. It was just a fun read with a kind of nostalgia for imagining a world where non-living people could talk about it and be affectionate about it. I appreciate the author's attempt here and thank you for a time well spent.

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The Movie Chair
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