Reviews

The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

mikeebeth's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

3.0

At times this felt repetitive and long. The author's note explains how she wrote this as a way to process the 2016 elections and the current loss of kindness and neighborly values in American society. At times it feels heavy handed, which was fine for me as an adult reader but I wonder how kids will respond to it.

hebberelle's review against another edition

5.0

A bit long, a bit slow, but very, very magical. The best kind of book.

msmagoo502's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

maddieabbott's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

glowbunny's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

aeskare23's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

teamoxfordcomma's review against another edition

4.5

What an incredible story! Its themes and morals feel ever more relevant with each passing day, and I loved watching the children come together to unify their town. Beautiful prose, though definitely slower paced at times. I loved the found family within the orphanage, the wholesome, sweet heart of the ogress, and listening to this via audio was a great experience.

pigsandbooks's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars.

nerdy_book_mom's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0