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cab15's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookslovejenna's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cathybbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
soboycottmaja's review against another edition
5.0
Ugh, I loved this so, so much ♥️ My favorite story was probably "Sidi"!
iamnotamerryman's review against another edition
3.0
A real mixed bag for me. Some stories I hated, some I loved, and some were just okay.
kaitosb's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
eve_miller's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sungmemoonstruck's review against another edition
4.0
A charming, gracefully written collection of stories on some of Ibbotson's favorite themes and settings.
buta_comes_home's review against another edition
5.0
I loved Eva Ibbotson’s books as a child and she hasn’t in the least lost her spark in short form! Every character is indeed a character and the absurd rubs shoulders with reality from a European perspective.