Reviews

Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson

madibetts94's review against another edition

4.0

Definitely enjoyed the first book better. I do like the author’s writing style so it was an easy read, but I think it lacked the raw emotion that the first novel had.

joy323's review against another edition

adventurous informative 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? Yes

2.0

saltyraisin's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

cdjdhj's review against another edition

4.0

I loved author Kirby Larson's first book in this short series, Hattie Big Sky, and also really enjoyed this sequel. I realize it is technically a Young Adult book, so maybe I am just young at heart. I enjoyed the historical aspects of the book as well as an interesting, fast-moving plot and likable characters. This is not a deep read, but there is nothing objectionable and it has an uplifting, positive message.

gmamartha's review against another edition

3.0

Writing an article about "Female 49ers: San Francisco Women Who Find Gold in Their Work" puts Hattie at the beginning of a career as a reporter, as well as introducing us to San Francisco's history. Many stories tell of making hard choices and decisions that shape characters' lives. Hattie seems to have it all in the end.

emandlew's review against another edition

3.0

Not nearly as good as 'Hattie Big Sky'. I thought it dragged on, was predictable and a little repetitive.

alidottie's review against another edition

5.0

As much as I liked the first book about Hattie (Hattie Big Sky), the setting of this book (San Francisco in 1919 vs Montana a year earlier) was much more appealing to me. As much as I loved Hattie's spunk and the details written into this historical fiction (I learned Campbell's Soups had 21 flavors from which Hattie chose most of her heated-on-a-hotplate-in-her-hotel-room meals0, it was Kirby Larson's commentary at the end of the book (yes, I listened to this book in my car, making it all the more astonishing that I am giving it 5 stars!) that made it a 5 star book. I loved hearing her talk about how much she loved doing the research--reading the old newspapers which she described as addicting. She "met" the ordinary women of that time when things really had begun to change for women. Hattie was just one of them. You will find this book in the Young Adult section of your library, but don't let that stop you from reading it. It's a fun one!

mary00's review against another edition

4.0

This is such a solid follow-up to one of my favorite books, Hattie Big Sky.

Hattie's story continues where the last book left off and ultimately takes her to San Francisco where she tries to break into the male-dominated world of news reporting. Hattie remains as plucky, ambitious, and determined as ever, while still retaining her naivety and innocence.

This is a sequel worth reading. While it didn't blow me away quite as much as the first book, I still loved it and didn't put it down until I had finished the entire book. The setting of the first book held a bit more appeal to me, and the secondary characters in the first were more endearing, but I am satisfied with where Hattie's story ends up. I love Larson's writing style and look forward to her next book.

mrsmishmash_reads's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

camroosh's review against another edition

adventurous informative 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

4.0