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vll295's review against another edition
4.0
The BSC changed my life in the 5th and 6th grade. My friends and I would coordinate so that we could read all of the books. I remember writing to Ann M. Martin to get her autograph. I thought it was amazing that she actually responded to me! The super specials were awesome because they were thick and out of the ordinary. :)
situationnormal's review
2.0
Maybe it's because the book doesn't fit into the timeline in a way that makes any sense at all, or maybe it's because of my typical problems with split narration, but this one wasn't much fun. Which is sad, because I needed something light to balance out a much heavier book I was reading at the same time.
whatsophieread's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
shorty_320's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
carrie123's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun to read! I looked forward to reading each chapter by a different person, even the kids. There was so much going on but I especially liked the detailed descriptions of what it was like on a cruise ship.
hcgambrell's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book over and over again when I was young. The BSC super specials were some of my favorites of the series. They had so many adventures! I'm on a quest to own every BSC book published, and I'm also occasionally re-reading them, too, and this one is a little disappointing now that I'm an adult. Claudia's Secret Admirer plot just seemed creepy. Kristy is more annoying than usual (seriously...throwing chip bags on the floor just to annoy Dawn?). And Mary Ann and her new friend Alex...just WEIRD.
I was delighted that Kristy's old man friend reads Thomas Hardy, though, even if that's a bit of a depressing choice for a vacation.
I was delighted that Kristy's old man friend reads Thomas Hardy, though, even if that's a bit of a depressing choice for a vacation.