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shadow_summit's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ketutar's review against another edition
3.0
What Katy Did is the first book in a series of girl books written in the 19th century by Susan Coolidge. I loved these books when I was a kid, but now - not so much. I really hate the Christian prim moral tale aspect, luckily it's not much. I really love the description of Christmas morning. And I absolutely love Helen. (Even though she's sometimes so dang prim and "good" it makes my teeth ache :-D)
But, but... this was published in 1872, so I suppose one may excuse the Christian moral attitude.
This book takes Katy from age 14 when she had the accident to age 16 or 17 at the end of the book. I think.
BTW, this is one of the books I read about once a year, or so, so I have read this book dozens of times in my life :-D I think this is just the first time I write a review on GoodReads :-D
But, but... this was published in 1872, so I suppose one may excuse the Christian moral attitude.
This book takes Katy from age 14 when she had the accident to age 16 or 17 at the end of the book. I think.
BTW, this is one of the books I read about once a year, or so, so I have read this book dozens of times in my life :-D I think this is just the first time I write a review on GoodReads :-D
jay_hobday's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maijakkk's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elur's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bea112's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chelseavk's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
The first half of the book was a bit boring, but the second half was truly delightful.
kjhairion's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
2.0
This was bizarre.
The beginning, when Katy was naughty and petulant was mildly entertaining. Reading about the scrapes and trouble she got into was far more interesting than the latter half.
She turned from a spirited, bossy and headstrong child into a cloying, sappy, righteous saint. It was a bit nauseating towards the end.
The less-than-subtle religious overtones were irritating as well.
I’m not sure what this is trying to teach kids; perhaps the message is “be good or else”? Seems a bit heavy handed.
Definitely not a “must-read” by any stretch... totally missable and ultimately, forgettable.
The beginning, when Katy was naughty and petulant was mildly entertaining. Reading about the scrapes and trouble she got into was far more interesting than the latter half.
She turned from a spirited, bossy and headstrong child into a cloying, sappy, righteous saint. It was a bit nauseating towards the end.
The less-than-subtle religious overtones were irritating as well.
I’m not sure what this is trying to teach kids; perhaps the message is “be good or else”? Seems a bit heavy handed.
Definitely not a “must-read” by any stretch... totally missable and ultimately, forgettable.