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selene_rose's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
maziemouse's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I needed this book when I was younger. Anna and the Lindsay’s have my heart forever.
bosstweed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a fantastic story. Very emotional and mysterious as to the eventual twist and plot. This was a quick and cozy read that was fantastically imaginative and inviting.
bookeen_la_rouquine's review against another edition
5.0
Quelle merveilleuse lecture.... tout était parfait! La plume de l'autrice, l'ambiance qu'elle réussit avec brio à nous faire ressentir, les personnages tous plus touchants les uns que les autres... un.pur moment de bonheur et de poésie.
Je mensens a la fois triste de quitter Little Overton, et totalement apaisée par cette magnifique histoire.
Je mensens a la fois triste de quitter Little Overton, et totalement apaisée par cette magnifique histoire.
carrymey's review against another edition
4.0
I got interested in the book because of the Ghibli movie, like many others. It was really moving. I was pleased to discover that the movie and the book were very much alike, apart from from minor or obvious changes. That goes to say, the changes that did happen were: Mrs. Pegg was not as layed back as in the movie. Once she even got really upset, what made me frown because I liked her attitude in the movie more. I liked how the relationship between Anna and THe Lindsays was portraied and that we saw much more of her time there, than in the movie. It was sweet to see how she gradually became one of their children, almost. I found it a pity that the part where Anna calls her Auntie "Mother" wasn't in the book, because it made it all a bit more touching.
Anyway My theory of How Marnie Was There is, that Anna, as well as Marnie had made up imaginary girls, because they were lonely. Anna drew the image unconciously from her memory, while Marnie projected her loneliness on other people, such as the beggar girl.
Anyway My theory of How Marnie Was There is, that Anna, as well as Marnie had made up imaginary girls, because they were lonely. Anna drew the image unconciously from her memory, while Marnie projected her loneliness on other people, such as the beggar girl.
perditism's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
eloracookauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Gosh, this little book was just as beautiful and heart-tugging as it's movie adaptation. Even though it's written with simpler language for young children, there are so many thought-provoking lines and the topics explored of children with depression and giving forgiveness were explored in a wonderful, relatable way.
I love this story do much and I think it stems from my own feelings of wishing I could have known my grandmother better and the grandmother - granddaughter relationship isn't something I've seen explored in such a way much before. I really recommend this novel and to watch the film!!
I love this story do much and I think it stems from my own feelings of wishing I could have known my grandmother better and the grandmother - granddaughter relationship isn't something I've seen explored in such a way much before. I really recommend this novel and to watch the film!!