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chrisannee's review against another edition
4.0
I'm infinitely curious about MacBride. And why he waited to long to capitalize on the legacy left him by RWL.
meesha84's review against another edition
3.0
I may have not read the original Little House series for a good many years, but thanks to frequent re-runs of the TV show, I still have a pretty good recollection of the events (although I know that it differs quite significantly from the books.)
That’s why I’m starting to see quite a few similarities between the first two books and the original series. Or, Rose has just been too influenced by her mum’s stories/helping to write her mum’s stories. Why else would you have EXTREMELY similar characters to Nellie and Harriet Oleson, in the form of Alva and Mrs Kinnibrew?
There’s always the major events that happen as well. The fire. The first day at school. The first friend. The flood. You could probably pick any of the earlier Little House books and it would have the same events to this one. Or similar.
I still enjoy reading about Rose but the first two books cover the span of a year. There are another six books after this, so I reckon there’s going to be a big jump in time or there will be a lot of skimming of time.
This is only 286 pages, so slightly shorter than the first book in the series. Is there anything significant that happens in these books? Not really. They’re a quick and easy read and what I found, particularly with the books based around Laura and Caroline, is that the latter books are the better of the series.
It’s worth picking this series up, if you can find it for a reasonable price, if you have read any of the other books. For some reason, these books aren’t as readily available as the Laura books, and even the Caroline books are quite hard to pick up - I had to get some of them from the US. I haven’t tried to get the earlier books (based around Laura’s grandmother Charlotte and great grandmother Martha - or vice versa - due to the price).
That’s why I’m starting to see quite a few similarities between the first two books and the original series. Or, Rose has just been too influenced by her mum’s stories/helping to write her mum’s stories. Why else would you have EXTREMELY similar characters to Nellie and Harriet Oleson, in the form of Alva and Mrs Kinnibrew?
There’s always the major events that happen as well. The fire. The first day at school. The first friend. The flood. You could probably pick any of the earlier Little House books and it would have the same events to this one. Or similar.
I still enjoy reading about Rose but the first two books cover the span of a year. There are another six books after this, so I reckon there’s going to be a big jump in time or there will be a lot of skimming of time.
This is only 286 pages, so slightly shorter than the first book in the series. Is there anything significant that happens in these books? Not really. They’re a quick and easy read and what I found, particularly with the books based around Laura and Caroline, is that the latter books are the better of the series.
It’s worth picking this series up, if you can find it for a reasonable price, if you have read any of the other books. For some reason, these books aren’t as readily available as the Laura books, and even the Caroline books are quite hard to pick up - I had to get some of them from the US. I haven’t tried to get the earlier books (based around Laura’s grandmother Charlotte and great grandmother Martha - or vice versa - due to the price).
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
4.0
Furthering the Rose story - Rose is starting to emerge as a real character, separate from Laura and Almanzo.
maya65's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
erikars's review against another edition
4.0
The Rose books continue to be a pleasure to read. For Little House fans, this one has a couple of moments that give insight into Laura and Manly's ongoing story, including a touching discussion of why Rose was an only child.
crystalmbookshelf83's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cheesecake123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
spoiler- I think this is a great book that really informs you about what the farmers were doing back in the day and how they got through things. If you find or see this book somewhere I really encourage you to read It. It's a great book.
wintermote's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
7-year-old and I really enjoyed this book after a visit to Rocky Ridge this summer.
mariamalei's review against another edition
5.0
Just like the little house books by Rose's mother, these books embody the spirit of old timey life in america. I just love it; getting to know Rose and at he same time finding out how Laura has matured into a capable and loving mother.
aliciamae's review against another edition
3.0
Crazy that this book is as old as I am, but I only just discovered the series.