The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner

4.12 AVERAGE

bcbartuska's review against another edition

4.0
hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
The All-American is a sweet coming of age story of two sisters during the early years of the Cold War. Suspicions ran high even among neighbors, and families were left to pick up the pieces. 
I enjoyed the distinct voices of these two sisters. Flossie just wants to be grown already and has fairy tale dreams of romance. Bertha, on the other hand, dreams of playing baseball. 
Fans of historical fiction and A League of Their Own vibes will surely enjoy this sweet summertime read. Thank you Netgalley and Revell for the advanced review copy. 

janbooks's review against another edition

5.0
I really like the way this author writes. I thought this would be all about the American Girls Baseball League, and while it did have a bit of that, I didn't feel it was the main subject. To me it was more about small town culture growing up in America through the fifties. A lot was changing, as well as expectations for girls who wanted more than to be good wives and mothers. Told through alternating perspectives of Bertha and her sister Flossie, it was well executed. I liked the father and the dynamics between him and the mom and girls. I especially liked Flossie, the little sister; her stubbornness, her insatiable curiosity, how she handled being bullied, and of course her love of reading! Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read the ARC. Definitely recommend!
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cmareads's review against another edition

4.0
emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No