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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I can't remember if I've read this before if I've only seen the tv movie, but I found it so sweet and affecting despite its short length.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not sure how they made a movie on such a short book, but I finally got around to reading it. My mom showed me the movie when I was a kid and I loved it. Nostalgia at it's finest. I'm glad I can share these things with my kids now.
This was lovely. I did have quotes I wanted to share, but as I read this one weeks ago, I've lost the drive to look them up.
A nice addition was the notes at the end from the author which include her acceptance speech from awards the novel won. Interesting were her thoughts on the writing process, and what her children taught her along the way.
I think this is a classic that does not have a lot of recognition here in Australia. Sarah, who happens to be plain and tall, comes to a farm of a widow and his two young children, who hope she will stay for the long haul.
Each member of this family having things to teach one another.
A nice addition was the notes at the end from the author which include her acceptance speech from awards the novel won. Interesting were her thoughts on the writing process, and what her children taught her along the way.
I think this is a classic that does not have a lot of recognition here in Australia. Sarah, who happens to be plain and tall, comes to a farm of a widow and his two young children, who hope she will stay for the long haul.
Each member of this family having things to teach one another.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Listened via Audible - what a wonderful story. I love that Glenn Close read it as she was fantastic in the Movie. Naturally, I pictured Christopher Walken as Papa the entire time I was listening!
It's amazing how much more I appreciate this story as a parent. I loved it the last time I read it, I know I did... but wow.
I'd like to hear what kids think, though. Can they see themselves in the children of the story? I'd like to think they do.
I'd like to hear what kids think, though. Can they see themselves in the children of the story? I'd like to think they do.
We all loved the book. Sweet book about a family out west!
fast-paced