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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
This was my first book for Middle Grade March and I have to say that I really enjoyed it.
“Absolutely Truly,” is the story of a girl named Truly Lovejoy (yes, really), and her adjustment to moving to Pumpkin Falls, New Hampshire. She’s 12, and y’all, and awkward, and she reminds me so much of myself at that age.
She’s the middle daughter (two older brother, two younger sisters) of a Military dad, and stay at home mom and, when something goes wrong for the family, they move to Pumpkin Falls to take over the family bookstore. This means new school, new faces, new friends, new problems, and a new mystery.
This book was a delight. I really liked all the characters. Truly is maddening at times, but I remember being like that myself, so I love her anyway. Her relationships with the other characters are great. You grow to be very attached to everyone.
My one complaint is that the mystery is weak. It’s interesting enough, but it feels like the mystery is more of a side story, and that the real story is about Truly adjusting to the new town. But I still greatly enjoyed it, and I love how it can direct readers to both classic literature, and classic cinema. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who likes whimsy mixed with adventure, with a good helping of fun thrown in.
“Absolutely Truly,” is the story of a girl named Truly Lovejoy (yes, really), and her adjustment to moving to Pumpkin Falls, New Hampshire. She’s 12, and y’all, and awkward, and she reminds me so much of myself at that age.
She’s the middle daughter (two older brother, two younger sisters) of a Military dad, and stay at home mom and, when something goes wrong for the family, they move to Pumpkin Falls to take over the family bookstore. This means new school, new faces, new friends, new problems, and a new mystery.
This book was a delight. I really liked all the characters. Truly is maddening at times, but I remember being like that myself, so I love her anyway. Her relationships with the other characters are great. You grow to be very attached to everyone.
My one complaint is that the mystery is weak. It’s interesting enough, but it feels like the mystery is more of a side story, and that the real story is about Truly adjusting to the new town. But I still greatly enjoyed it, and I love how it can direct readers to both classic literature, and classic cinema. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who likes whimsy mixed with adventure, with a good helping of fun thrown in.
Cute story about a middle school girl who moves often due to her dad being in the military. They have to move again when he dad loses an arm in Afghanistan to take over his family's' bookstore. She finds a mysterious note in a book, this helps her make friends and get settled in the town. I wish there was a little more depth in the family members and their struggles that effected Truly. Clean, wholesome story.
I like to read books from many genres and intended for many audiences. I knew this was not meant for adults but I found the writing out of touch with youngsters. I thought it was supposed to be targeted toward maybe grade 6 to 8 but I doubt anyone much over 9 would be gripped by the style or story. Even the plot fell short of complexity and it just wasn't that interesting a story. I don't know what middle grade is because it's not a term we use. However, I'm thinking the intended audience would be much younger that what I thought.
This book was an absolute delight! It was the perfect mix of the family elements of the Vanderbeekers series and small town charm of Gilmore Girls. I've already requested the second book in the series from my library.
my favorite part of this book was the literary references (pride and prejudice, little house on the prairie, shakespeare) especially the much ado about nothing ones
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
This was a fun read. I really loved the Lovejoy family, and hope they feature even more prominently in the sequel. I'd like to get to know them better.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm sorry, but no. Just no. The main character is a total pick-me and I cannot stand her and her bemoaning the fact that she's taller than most people, has big feet, feels so invisible, or has to live in a small town. Welcome to my life. Personally offended that she thinks being any of these things is
such a bad thing, like for the majority of the time I happen to enjoy being like this. Especially being tall, it honestly can make a lot of things easier. And these things are seriously not as bad as you're making them out to be. Like girl, please, it's not that big of a deal. You and your family aren't so " quirky" and guess what? everyone has family struggles! Anyway, I did like her friend group, but that's about it. Ok, that's enough ranting. byeeeee
such a bad thing, like for the majority of the time I happen to enjoy being like this. Especially being tall, it honestly can make a lot of things easier. And these things are seriously not as bad as you're making them out to be. Like girl, please, it's not that big of a deal. You and your family aren't so " quirky" and guess what? everyone has family struggles! Anyway, I did like her friend group, but that's about it. Ok, that's enough ranting. byeeeee