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lisafer's review against another edition
3.0
I think most people pick up this book because they enjoyed the 1940s film adaptation. And I was among those people. I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of familiar scenes and characters, and happy that my favorite of the Smith family (Agnes) was still enjoyable. But there was a certain flightiness to the characters and plot that surprised me; Esther and Rose, in particular, were far more shallow in the book.
I loved the format. Little vignettes focusing on every month up to the fair was a delightful way to enjoy the family (and a fascinating comparison to the film's seasonal approach). And I felt that the period was caught through description and action, rather than an informational dump.
It wasn't great literature, but it was a quick, fun read. I'm glad I went to the effort to find the book.
I loved the format. Little vignettes focusing on every month up to the fair was a delightful way to enjoy the family (and a fascinating comparison to the film's seasonal approach). And I felt that the period was caught through description and action, rather than an informational dump.
It wasn't great literature, but it was a quick, fun read. I'm glad I went to the effort to find the book.
bookworm_mommy's review
2.0
I was not thrilled with this book. I don't really know what I expected. The huge gaps in time between the chapters made it seem rather disjointed to me.
I think I'll watch the movie that's based on the book and see how it compares.
I think I'll watch the movie that's based on the book and see how it compares.
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