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I just about put this book down for good at page 4. This tacked-on little house on the prairie book begins by revisiting Almanzo proposing to marry Laura quickly. Only this time, the story goes a little differently.
It turns out Laura doesn't want to be a farmer's wife.... Okay. But she gives Almanzo the benefit of the doubt and agrees to try.
This book was a quick read. But disaster after disaster gets tiring to read about. And the ending was less than satisfying. Still, it was interesting to see just how Laura's new married life turned out...
It turns out Laura doesn't want to be a farmer's wife.... Okay. But she gives Almanzo the benefit of the doubt and agrees to try.
This book was a quick read. But disaster after disaster gets tiring to read about. And the ending was less than satisfying. Still, it was interesting to see just how Laura's new married life turned out...
Not my favorite of the series, you can tell it wasn't ready to be published
The final volume of Laura’s story may be shorter than previous ones, but it manages to conclude her story in a solemn tone. Like she did with her family, Laura and Almanzo face many events of hardship that will test them, but also a few happy surprises during their first few years. In the end, an incredible and triumphant story of a pioneer girl. A (100%/Outstanding)
I was finally able to finish this series, yay! My only regret is that I didn't read these when I was younger because I think it would have had a bigger impact on me. Still, a very satisfying conclusion to a beloved series -- even if it is written differently than the other eight, I still enjoyed it. I would recommend this series to anyone. So, so, good.
This series is very dear to me, and I do like this last book, but it's a letdown after the gem that is These Happy Golden Years. Published posthumously, Laura never edited it or filled out the details, and additionally it lacks the spirit of hopefulness that pervades the other books. I like seeing the characters again, but it isn't polished the way the others are and it doesn't have many high notes. I suppose it's more realistic, but I miss the others when I read it.
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Started out slow, but it eventually it turned out just as amazing as the other books!
First off I want to say that I loved all these books. This book was confusing to me (different style, different ways things went down ie: almanzo's proposal, different voice and quite honestly different characterization of Almanzo particularly) but if you look at it as more of a diary (which it was, published after rose herself passed away) it's not as jarring and still interesting to read. It's kinda depressing and an unfortunate end to the series but I really love LIW and will seek out more of her books.