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3.99 AVERAGE
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I like it, albeit a little preachy. But most of Gene Stratton-Porter’s books are that way and are meant to be so—to exalt admirable characters, attitudes, and lifestyles so that the reader should desire to imitate them.
I was excited to find this book at a used book shop. Billed as a "treasured children's classic" I was eagerly anticipating this read.
I did not care for it at all.
Preachy and moralizing it's a wonder I finished it. Maybe this is one of those books that is more palatable as a kid because you are less aware of the subtext? Needless to say I won't be adding this to my library.
I did not care for it at all.
Preachy and moralizing it's a wonder I finished it. Maybe this is one of those books that is more palatable as a kid because you are less aware of the subtext? Needless to say I won't be adding this to my library.
This is as close to a perfect story as I could imagine.
Really enjoyed this, despite some heavy handed themes and characterization. I'm a sucker for character driven novels, particularly those also strongly focused on nature. The fact that it was free on my shiny new kindle certainly didn't hurt, either!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I love this book. I still have my mother's copy, published in the 1940s, and will always treasure it. I re-read it regularly.
Loved this spirited, self-reliant heroine. She is full of integrity. I loved how the author made her grapple with some really difficult situations; I was expecting something along the lines of _Pollyanna_ and found something more like _True Grit_. I thought the novel's pacing was a little strange in some parts, but otherwise there's not much to object to. An edifying read.
This was by turns inspiring and a bit of a melodramatic drag.
If you loved Where the Crawdads Sing you will love this book. Such a great book about nature, reconciliation, and love. I loved this book!!
hopeful
inspiring