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jp1920's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Not great, emotionally devastating though. If you didn’t cry at this book, don’t talk to me
bittersweet_symphony's review
5.0
A real treat in sentimentality, innocence, and earthiness. It's like Wendell Berry for the Juvenile Soul. It had been two decades since I last read this and it still fed (and engaged) me in the same way. Where the Red Fern Grows serves as a great guard against an age of rampant cynicism starving for something transcendent to care about.
allicatca's review
4.0
I listened to this book on CD and didn’t love the reader’s voice. Sometimes I found the story boring. At least twice I was shocked and horrified by descriptions of violence and gore.
Still, this book was amazing. The overarching lesson that LOVE is what the world needs is so beautiful. My heart was touched by the love Billy had for his dogs and his family. And those dogs sure loved Billy. And hunting, of course.
I read about the author and was even more impressed with the writing.
Still, this book was amazing. The overarching lesson that LOVE is what the world needs is so beautiful. My heart was touched by the love Billy had for his dogs and his family. And those dogs sure loved Billy. And hunting, of course.
I read about the author and was even more impressed with the writing.
krover's review
2.0
So sad and traumatizing. I read this as a child and I cannot ever pick it up again.
metalheadmaiden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
ratsatouille's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
I was recommended this book from a friend and read it. Its not something I would've thought to read when I was in middle school but since I'm trying to read more, I gave it a chance and it's my favorite book now. I definitely knew what was going to happen but it didn't stop me from shedding tears. Their relationship was the most wholesome thing ever. And even Rubins death shocked me, bringing me to tears.
abigailsue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? N/A
5.0
casaveli's review
slow-paced
2.0
I think if I would’ve read this as a kid it probably would’ve ripped my heart out. But as an adult, while it was sad, I think my expectations were too high and it was just sort of … meh.