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awildpreciouslife's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The chokehold this book has on my tiny romantic heart as a kid. I love it even more now.
kiwisteak's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kellyrenea's review against another edition
5.0
Book 31 “Little House in the Big Woods”
32 “Farmer Boy”
33 “Little House on the Prairie”
34 “On the Banks of Plum Creek”
35 “By the Shores of Silver Lake”
36 “The Long Winter”
37 “Little Town on the Prairie”
38 “These Happy Golden Years”
39 “The First Four Years”
40 “On the Way Home” of 2022 by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane
I read these books as a child. I am so glad I have reread them now. As an adult and mother, I am able to appreciate Laura differently. I found myself enjoying her character (with ups and downs) more as a young child than after her sister Mary became blind. After this event, Laura becomes solely focused on doing everything to help Mary in some way. I find myself sad that I don’t find Laura wanting to do anything for herself, but constantly focusing on Mary, and later Almanzo, and finally Rose.
32 “Farmer Boy”
33 “Little House on the Prairie”
34 “On the Banks of Plum Creek”
35 “By the Shores of Silver Lake”
36 “The Long Winter”
37 “Little Town on the Prairie”
38 “These Happy Golden Years”
39 “The First Four Years”
40 “On the Way Home” of 2022 by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane
I read these books as a child. I am so glad I have reread them now. As an adult and mother, I am able to appreciate Laura differently. I found myself enjoying her character (with ups and downs) more as a young child than after her sister Mary became blind. After this event, Laura becomes solely focused on doing everything to help Mary in some way. I find myself sad that I don’t find Laura wanting to do anything for herself, but constantly focusing on Mary, and later Almanzo, and finally Rose.
author2223's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
laurel404's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
beammey's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I'll ever give these books less than a 5 star rating, to be honest. They're just so entertaining and educational at the same time and you end up feeling for the Ingalls so much in every story and wanting them to just be happy and safe and healthy. This story was no exception. We did get to know Almanzo a bit better and I like where it ended. I'm looking forward to the last book. I would recommend this book and series. 5 out of 5 stars.
katiegilley's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first time I’ve read this book and I think it might be my favorite one of the series (do I say that every time?). I had a big, goofy grin on my face nearly the whole time I listened to it. This book details the last few years of Laura’s schooling, the three seasons that she taught school in little towns nearby, and her courtship with Almanzo Wilder. Friends, I swooned every time Almanzo’s horses flew into town to take her home on weekends while she was away teaching or when he’d arrive at their homestead to take her on Sunday rides. The next book in the series is the last and I’m nervous – I always bawl at the ends of things (which is why I still haven’t watched the last season of Parks and Rec) and know that I’ll be overcome with something when it ends. I still have a couple of weeks until my library hold is up so I have time to prepare myself.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
I loved reading about Laura and Almanzo's courtship. It wasn't as cohesive as some of the previous books with the jumps in time, but still very enjoyable.
terrym10's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a heartwarming series! I wasn’t sure if I had read this one when I was a kid, but I must have read it at least once as I remembered some parts of it. It wasn’t my favorite, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I can’t even imagine teaching school at the age of 15. But she was married at 18, and I married my first husband at 17, so that wasn’t hard to imagine. I can’t wait to read the last book in the series to see if I remember it as well!