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terrym10's review against another edition
4.0
Such a sweet story! I’ve always heard about “being a Pollyanna”, but I never quite understood what it meant. I thought it meant being a goody-goody who wasn’t well liked. I was quite happy to find out it’s the opposite! She’s such a positive little girl that she rubbed off in everyone. I think everyone should read this book at least once. I know I’m happy that I finally did!
rebelkiss's review against another edition
3.0
Nancy was annoying at first. But she got better. I did skip a bit here and there because it got to be a bit tedious. Pollyanna is all happy and stuff. There's only so much GLAD a gal can take.
soniapage's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe we'd all be happier if we had read this book when we were children. Lesson to be learned: there is always something to be glad about if you look hard enough.
cosy_novel_niche's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Such a lovely and quick read. There was a bit too much religion for my personal taste, but overall the story has an important message and enjoyable characters. So glad that I picked up this book!
By the way the manga illustrations were perfect and made the story even more enjoyable ^_^
Such a lovely and quick read. There was a bit too much religion for my personal taste, but overall the story has an important message and enjoyable characters. So glad that I picked up this book!
By the way the manga illustrations were perfect and made the story even more enjoyable ^_^
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Quite a few scenes in the original that became familiar through the movie. Always a lovely classic.
The illustrations felt incongruous.
The illustrations felt incongruous.
garnetofeden's review against another edition
3.0
It's interesting to see what parts of the novel were used and which were not for the Hayley Mills film version of Pollyanna. Overall a cute lighthearted little book, although I don't feel the same amount of attachment for these characters as I do for those of Lucy Maud Montgomery (e.g., Anne, Emily, Jane).
Last finished 2/1/2012. Rating reviewed 12/26/2022.
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For example, in the movie, the part about John Pendleton being in love with Pollyanna's mother was completely cut and unmentioned. Also, the method of how Pollyanna was paralyzed was changed from being hit by an automobile to falling from the tree.Last finished 2/1/2012. Rating reviewed 12/26/2022.
solaana's review against another edition
3.0
I actually liked this book. I don't remember the movie, if I even saw it, but I'm sure the book was better. Even though Jane Wyman is awesome because she reminds me of my oma.
melissahoward's review against another edition
4.0
I know that while the novel has actually done a reasonable job of standing the test of time and maintaining its popularity – many feel it is too sugary. I had not read it in my youth. I bought the audio book for C for Christmas last year and we’ve listened to it several times since then. For those who are interested, it is unabridged and is read by Rebecca Burns – I ordered it through Tantor Media.
After my first listen, I had a few ideas that subsequent listening solidified in my mind. I don’t know if Eleanor Porter intended my conclusions or not or if it really has a deeper subtext than I attribute to it or not but here is my thoughts.
When one considers the game and its roots in the difficulties of Pollyanna’s poverty and the loss of her mother. One has to realize that while Pollyanna comes off syrupy – she has many reasons to be bitter and not to be so positive that it becomes clear that the story isn’t about someone who just doesn’t understand the difficulties of this life. But what really makes me think there is more to the Glad Game concept is Pollyanna’s discussion with her aunt’s pastor regarding the ‘rejoicing texts.’ She points out that the Bible tells us over 800 times to ‘rejoice and be glad’ or variations on that theme which means it is important to God that we are grateful and glad for what we have. I think the idea ties in nicely with Job and Joseph...the idea that all things work to our good. If this is true and God tells us so often to be glad, we must have the ability through God’s grace to be content and even joyful during our difficulties.
As I was writing this, I googled Pollyanna and found this at Wikipedia “Through the success of the book, the term "pollyanna" entered the language to describe someone who is cheerfully optimistic. It then became by extension (and contrary to the spirit of the book) a somewhat derogatory term for a naïve person who always expects people to act decently, despite strong evidence to the contrary. The real theme of Pollyanna is that she kept the spirit of forgiveness towards all and could find gladness for whatever was given her.”
So, I don’t have an original thought in my head. Ah, well.
After my first listen, I had a few ideas that subsequent listening solidified in my mind. I don’t know if Eleanor Porter intended my conclusions or not or if it really has a deeper subtext than I attribute to it or not but here is my thoughts.
When one considers the game and its roots in the difficulties of Pollyanna’s poverty and the loss of her mother. One has to realize that while Pollyanna comes off syrupy – she has many reasons to be bitter and not to be so positive that it becomes clear that the story isn’t about someone who just doesn’t understand the difficulties of this life. But what really makes me think there is more to the Glad Game concept is Pollyanna’s discussion with her aunt’s pastor regarding the ‘rejoicing texts.’ She points out that the Bible tells us over 800 times to ‘rejoice and be glad’ or variations on that theme which means it is important to God that we are grateful and glad for what we have. I think the idea ties in nicely with Job and Joseph...the idea that all things work to our good. If this is true and God tells us so often to be glad, we must have the ability through God’s grace to be content and even joyful during our difficulties.
As I was writing this, I googled Pollyanna and found this at Wikipedia “Through the success of the book, the term "pollyanna" entered the language to describe someone who is cheerfully optimistic. It then became by extension (and contrary to the spirit of the book) a somewhat derogatory term for a naïve person who always expects people to act decently, despite strong evidence to the contrary. The real theme of Pollyanna is that she kept the spirit of forgiveness towards all and could find gladness for whatever was given her.”
So, I don’t have an original thought in my head. Ah, well.
corasteffani's review against another edition
5.0
Actually, at first I watched a movie with the same name on TV. The movie was so appealing to me that I’ve started to find more information about it. The first thing I discovered about it was that it is based on a book. As a result, I went to bookstores and then second-hand bookstores to find the book. However, I ended up finding nothing. At that time, my English wasn’t good enough to read the book in English. Nevertheless, I suppose, it was two years ago that I found the e-book on net and read it.
This book follows the story of an orphan girl, named Pollyanna, who is sent to live with her aunt after her father’s death. She steps into a house in where she is not welcomed. Her aunt seems to hate her and has a harsh behavior toward her. Pollyanna is not allowed to talk about her father in her aunt’s presence. However, nothing can put her in bad mood. She can always find something to be glad for. Although she is only eleven years old, she starts to change the view of all the people who live around toward life. Pollyanna is always glad, wants to make others glad, as well. She plays a game called Glad Game which soon becomes famous around the small town where she lives.
After reading this book, I adored it so much that wanted to read more books by its author. Miraculously, I found its sequel in a bookstore after just finishing the first book. Although, the sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up, was a good read, it didn’t live up to expectations. Now, I have the collection of all e-books by Eleanor H. Porter. However, Pollyanna stands out among them as one of best classic books for children. Whenever, I’m in a bad mood, I remind myself of Pollyanna, and try to play the Glad Game of hers which proved to be really helpful for me
This book follows the story of an orphan girl, named Pollyanna, who is sent to live with her aunt after her father’s death. She steps into a house in where she is not welcomed. Her aunt seems to hate her and has a harsh behavior toward her. Pollyanna is not allowed to talk about her father in her aunt’s presence. However, nothing can put her in bad mood. She can always find something to be glad for. Although she is only eleven years old, she starts to change the view of all the people who live around toward life. Pollyanna is always glad, wants to make others glad, as well. She plays a game called Glad Game which soon becomes famous around the small town where she lives.
After reading this book, I adored it so much that wanted to read more books by its author. Miraculously, I found its sequel in a bookstore after just finishing the first book. Although, the sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up, was a good read, it didn’t live up to expectations. Now, I have the collection of all e-books by Eleanor H. Porter. However, Pollyanna stands out among them as one of best classic books for children. Whenever, I’m in a bad mood, I remind myself of Pollyanna, and try to play the Glad Game of hers which proved to be really helpful for me
jessiesmette's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute classic that I’m glad I got around to reading. Pollyanna is a young girl who is determined to find the positive in any situation, even after her father dies and she must move in with her stern Aunt. There were fun and surprising twists and turns as Pollyanna teaches her new town how to live out her game.