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Classic Starts(r) Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter

angeladex's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is one I am genuinely sad I missed reading as a little girl. It's the type of book I would have really enjoyed, had I known it existed before seeing it in the library last week. This book deserves 5 stars from me, not because it stands as a literary pinnicle of perfection, nor because it was free from cliches or exposition.
This book is, in its simplicity, so profound. It teaches lessons of an attitude of gratitude while cleverly diguising teaching a moral at all. It's just a little girl whose willingness to play "The Glad Game" literally changed the lives of those around her for the better.
And yes, it's better than the movie. (And I loved the movie)

almostsummer's review against another edition

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4.0

So much more going on here than meets the eye. Lovely read!

imaneh's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5/5

aix83's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved it when I was 11.

girlfromvally's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing

3.5

kkheelan's review against another edition

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5.0

It is a story about a little girl who after losing her parents comes to live with her aunt. She has an extraordinary ability to find something to be happy about in every situation.

I believe the author is trying to say that little children are like that, having very positive outlook about everything. And imo I think that as we grow up we start getting attached to things or people which is the root of our miseries but if we see little children they aren't much attached to anything. One moment they'd be crying about something and start playing the next moment.

hidingzeus's review against another edition

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3.0

I love this book. It's a classic for a reason. Pollyanna and her determination to find happiness in whatever life throws at her is rather inspiring.

ingerlouise's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

What a lovely little classic!

vanessa_issa's review against another edition

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5.0

Ao ganhar um par de muletas ao invés da boneca que queria, Pollyanna ficou muito decepcionada. Foi assim que aprendeu com seu pai o "jogo do contente", que basicamente significava sempre buscar um motivo para ficar contente em qualquer situação. Nesse caso, ela ficou contente por não precisar das muletas, e seguiu sua vida sempre encontrando motivos para sorrir todos os dias, mesmo enfrentando muitas dificuldades. (Pollyanna fundadora do meme da gratidão.)

Ao ficar órfã, ela vai viver com a Tia Polly, que não era muito próxima e nem estava assim tão empolgada para recebê-la. Os empregados da casa e as outras pessoas da cidade se apaixonam de imediado pelo jeitinho carismático da menina. Ela gosta muito de conversar e sempre está buscando maneiras de deixar todos a sua volta felizes. Consegue amolecer o coração até dos mais carrancudos.

É um livro infantil, constantemente comparado com Anne de Green Gables, mas muito mais objetivo. Eu amei demais, porque traz uma mensagem de esperança e superação, mostrando que realmente o melhor jeito de levar a vida é não se deixar abater pelas coisas ruins que nos acontecem. Sou muito Pollyanna, sempre fui a pessoa do grupo que tentava ver algo de positivo em tudo, mas nos últimos dois anos passei pela fase em que não conseguia ver nada de bom. Mas, assim como ela, sinto que cada dia estou reencontrando novos motivos para sorrir.

Recomendo essa leitura para adultos também, porque dependendo do momento que você está vivendo, é o tipo de história que pode te tocar de formas diferentes.

girgir81's review against another edition

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4.0

What an enjoyable read that was! Such a heart-warming story that has become, for good reason, a timeless, feel-good classic.
 
The story was so immersive and played out in front of me like a movie.
 
I loved the dialogues, the authenticity of the times and characters’ tone of voice. 
 
I loved the interlaying stories within the story and rooted for Aunt Polly to find the happiness that eluded her with Dr. Chilton. And while Pollyanna herself would have been really annoying to be around in real life, she was written really well and was the glue that held the cast and story together. 
 
I have also come to discover that Pollyanna is not an independent stand-alone book, though it did start that way, but due to its huge success, developed into a series of two books by Eleanor H. Porter and then more than 10 other works by several other authors. The remainder of the series follows Pollyanna into adulthood and various adventures. I will definitely read the second installment and decide upon the rest as we go along.
 
Highly recommended if you’re looking for an up-lifting story and the power of positive thinking.