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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.
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
4.0
In the L. M. Alcott style, this is both an entertaining and didactic story based on author's life. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I needed more personality of all characters, especially Katy. Hope it develops in the next book.
missmary98's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely lovely book. No complaints whatsoever.
steffi_27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rc_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
onthesamepage's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was interested in rereading this because I was a lot younger the first time I read this, but I remember loving it enough that I went through it multiple times. I do see the appeal, still—it has childhood shenanigans, good sibling dynamics, and a main character that's easy to root for. But it is very much a product of its time. I can't comment knowledgeably on the ableism or lack thereof, but there are reviews that dig into this aspect specifically, and I highly recommend you look into it before deciding if you want to read this book or not.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
aradhyatrivedi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0