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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
I first read this in my teens and I really loved it - I found it funny, and charming, and romantic. I loved the cheerful but unsentimental tone of the story, and I loved how fresh and vivid and likeable Judy was.
BUT
I re-read this recently, and while I still enjoyed its humour and its happy ending, I am a bit more ambivalent about the Judy/Daddy-Long-Legs relationship. Now that I am older and more aware of things like the connection between relationships and power, I can see instances where Daddy Long Legs' behaviour is controlling and possessive (e.g. when he ordered Judy to head to the farm for the summer, rather than spend it with her friend Sallie (and her brother Jimmy).
I think part of my unease is because I can't see how the romance has developed, based on the one-sided communication - perhaps he just wants her because she is totally under his control!? Dear Daddy Long Legs, I want to know how you fell in love with Judy. I want to see your actions justified in the name of jealousy borne out of infatuation. Please tell your side of the story!
BUT
I re-read this recently, and while I still enjoyed its humour and its happy ending, I am a bit more ambivalent about the Judy/Daddy-Long-Legs relationship. Now that I am older and more aware of things like the connection between relationships and power, I can see instances where Daddy Long Legs' behaviour is controlling and possessive (e.g. when he ordered Judy to head to the farm for the summer, rather than spend it with her friend Sallie (and her brother Jimmy).
I think part of my unease is because I can't see how the romance has developed, based on the one-sided communication - perhaps he just wants her because she is totally under his control!? Dear Daddy Long Legs, I want to know how you fell in love with Judy. I want to see your actions justified in the name of jealousy borne out of infatuation. Please tell your side of the story!
lighthearted
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:
No
lighthearted
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:
No
I read this a decade ago and while I couldn't recall the exact content or what my impression of it was, I remembered that Judy ends up in a romantic relationship with her benefactor in the end . Thus, I was a bit worried that the power dynamics between the two would be problematic - and indeed, there were a few moments where I wasn't keen on DLL taking advantage of Judy confiding in him to dictate what Judy could or couldn't do. However, it was saved by Judy's character - she was good at asserting her boundaries and expectations - as well as the fact that DLL respected her enough and didn't put financial pressure on Judy when his wishes were thwarted. This, I appreciate the skill required to take the older, well connected male raising a younger, vulnerable woman trope and develop it into a decently balanced relationship for the period it was set in
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Ma è bellissimo!
Si legge che vola via, Judy è un personaggio splendido, e la forma particolare, "epistolare", del libro aiuta a rendere leggero lo scorrere degli anni pur mostrandoci allo stesso tempo alla perfezione il college, le amicizie di Judy, la sua evoluzione nella giovane donna della fine del libro.
Prevedibile l'identità del papà ma non era certo quella il punto, no?
Piuttosto immagino di essere partito molto prevenuto per via del cartone animato, di cui posso solo dire che, vedendo i disegni di Judy nel libro, gli è rimasto fedele nel mostrarci la ragazza.
Non ricordavo molto della storia a parte la sigla, non mi aveva mai interessato troppo e l'ho iniziato a leggere con una certa dose di cautela.
Poi l'ho divorato mettendo da parte altre cose da fare, e ora sono triste perché è finito...
Si legge che vola via, Judy è un personaggio splendido, e la forma particolare, "epistolare", del libro aiuta a rendere leggero lo scorrere degli anni pur mostrandoci allo stesso tempo alla perfezione il college, le amicizie di Judy, la sua evoluzione nella giovane donna della fine del libro.
Prevedibile l'identità del papà ma non era certo quella il punto, no?
Piuttosto immagino di essere partito molto prevenuto per via del cartone animato, di cui posso solo dire che, vedendo i disegni di Judy nel libro, gli è rimasto fedele nel mostrarci la ragazza.
Non ricordavo molto della storia a parte la sigla, non mi aveva mai interessato troppo e l'ho iniziato a leggere con una certa dose di cautela.
Poi l'ho divorato mettendo da parte altre cose da fare, e ora sono triste perché è finito...
this book had been on my list so long that i had no recollection of how it got there. but when i saw it on a list of audiobooks i could download from the library straight to my phone, i went for it. it was a charming story of a spirited girl and in fact one that's probably aimed more at that age range. this would be great for any girl (or boy!) who enjoyed 'little women' or 'heidi'.
also, another epistolary novel. who knew there were so many!
also, another epistolary novel. who knew there were so many!
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Judy Abbott is delightful!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
عزيزي يا صاحب الظل الطويل
سوف أفتقدك...
Probably one of my favorite books ever
I devoured it!
Judy is one excceptional young woman... Gonna miss her and her daddy long legs... Hope she found her eternal happiness.
سوف أفتقدك...
Probably one of my favorite books ever
I devoured it!
Judy is one excceptional young woman... Gonna miss her and her daddy long legs... Hope she found her eternal happiness.