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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
sunbean's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading this as a kid; it was a library book or something, because the paperback had a plastic cover that would make a pleasing pop on the binding when I opened and closed it. I didn't remember much about the plot, but wishing I knew the Story Girl. The narrator of the book is now an adult reflecting on a summer he spent among relatives. Strangely as I re-read it, I feel a similar way as if I too had been a member of the little band of friends: beautiful and haughty Felicity (I never liked her), chubby Felix, smart and hard working Peter (Felicity never deserved him), sweet Cecily, pitiable Sara, dear Bev, and clever Dan. And of course the amazing, wonderful Story Girl! Though this era of childhood has passed, the innocence and sweetness remain. It's a good one.
chrisannee's review against another edition
4.0
Beverly used to be a boys name. Digest that fact before you read this book and you will get a lot more enjoyment out of this book when you read it.
tiemeinbows's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this. It was my washing dishes audiobook via Librivox, and a nice little amusement. I'm noticing the episodic nature of some of Montgomery's books works fabulously for audiobooks, when you really only listen to a chapter out two at a time like I usually do. The variety of characters in this was great. A true ensemble cast, well balanced and amusing.
flynn_ot's review against another edition
5.0
“With that we went to bed, and slept as soundly as if tragedies of blue chests and turnips and crooked cows had no place in the scheme of things at all.”
annalissal's review against another edition
4.0
I've always liked this book for the cousin relationships, friendships, etc. I've honestly never looked closely at the stories because most of them are dramatic, and I am not a drama-loving person. That being said, beware of the stories, because they do have content. Ghosts, spirits, drinks, etc, abound. I can't help feeling (now that I am older and wiser lol, I did not think that the first times I read this book!) that someone should have warned Sara of letting her imagination take over herself. Now that I am older I don't see why Aunt Olivia never warned a 14-year-old to beware of filling her mind with drama and romance.
The cousin relationships and friendships are truly delightful, and I love seeing the aunts and uncles. And as always, the descriptions of the scenery are lovely! Truly made me feel like I was walking in the orchard with the children.
1 star removed for content in the stories and other places (lies, cheating, the old cliche that a woman that is a hermit and has a bad temper is a witch, etc)
The cousin relationships and friendships are truly delightful, and I love seeing the aunts and uncles. And as always, the descriptions of the scenery are lovely! Truly made me feel like I was walking in the orchard with the children.
1 star removed for content in the stories and other places (lies, cheating, the old cliche that a woman that is a hermit and has a bad temper is a witch, etc)
staarcharmed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alantie's review against another edition
5.0
Unlike Montomgery's Anne series, The Story Girl sadly gets little to no attention, which is a horrible shame as it's very wonderfully written and on par with Anne of Green Gables as far as exploring childhood. It's also one of my favorite books, and it always irks me that it receives practically no recognition from Montgomery fans.
The premise of the book is fairly simple. It is narrated from the view of a boy named Bev King looking back on his childhood. Bev and his brother Felix are sent to live with their Aunt Janet and Uncle Alec on Prince Edward Island while their father travels for business. There they become acquainted with their cousins Felicity, Dan, Cecily, and Sara Stanley aka the Story Girl, as well as befriending Sara Ray a neighbor and Peter the hired boy. It covers many domestic adventures and dramas through school, church, neighbors, and through it all The Story Girl weaves tales to entertain and relate to every life event. Imagination and a hint of magic touches things, just as it did with Anne of Green Gables. But most of all it deals with family and friendship, and how the group grows close through it all.
The characters are all wonderfully varied and vibrant with their own virtues and flaws, and it deals very nicely with common troubles of growing up. From the episode of the Dream Books to the Magic Seed, to Peter and his adoration for Felicity, terror over the witch neighbor Peg, and their fears when their beloved cat Paddy falls ill, it sweeps you along as one of them, just as personally invested in their lives as if they were your own.
I've always loved The Story Girl for her otherworldly nature, for being so wise in some ways and so naïve in others, and for her unique outlook on life and people in general. The story is simple and nostalgic, and personally I feel one of Montgomery's best books.
The premise of the book is fairly simple. It is narrated from the view of a boy named Bev King looking back on his childhood. Bev and his brother Felix are sent to live with their Aunt Janet and Uncle Alec on Prince Edward Island while their father travels for business. There they become acquainted with their cousins Felicity, Dan, Cecily, and Sara Stanley aka the Story Girl, as well as befriending Sara Ray a neighbor and Peter the hired boy. It covers many domestic adventures and dramas through school, church, neighbors, and through it all The Story Girl weaves tales to entertain and relate to every life event. Imagination and a hint of magic touches things, just as it did with Anne of Green Gables. But most of all it deals with family and friendship, and how the group grows close through it all.
The characters are all wonderfully varied and vibrant with their own virtues and flaws, and it deals very nicely with common troubles of growing up. From the episode of the Dream Books to the Magic Seed, to Peter and his adoration for Felicity, terror over the witch neighbor Peg, and their fears when their beloved cat Paddy falls ill, it sweeps you along as one of them, just as personally invested in their lives as if they were your own.
I've always loved The Story Girl for her otherworldly nature, for being so wise in some ways and so naïve in others, and for her unique outlook on life and people in general. The story is simple and nostalgic, and personally I feel one of Montgomery's best books.
elisakissa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0