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emzapk's review against another edition
5.0
What a special book. It isn't "happy" - in fact I sobbed as I read and reread the last page - and yet somehow it still feels hopeful in a beautiful, realistic, achingly human way. Reading a book like this makes me glad to be alive in this lovely old world.
ctasala's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
wdkilpackiii's review against another edition
5.0
I read this in Honors English my sophomore year of high school and it changed my life. First, the people are so real that I still feel like I knew them personally. Second, the depiction of a life and time (living in hard conditions, working the mines in South Wales, all with repercussions that could easily be fatal) that was so different from my own really helped me appreciate and empathize with others ever since. Third, I hated reading books that were required, simply because they were required. This book forced me to acknowledge that my teachers might actually have something to teach me. The impact must have been significant, because I've made a life of teaching to this day, as a college professor. It's extremely well written and gripping. Highly recommended!
allseeinghelga's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a single tear falls (x10)
katybradysings's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most beautifully written books I have read. I read it slowly simply because I didn’t want it to end.
jkarran_17's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
"How green was my valley, then, and the valley of them that have gone"
A tidy read.
A tidy read.
lprnana6572's review against another edition
5.0
This is an old book. I remember seeing Roddy McDowell when he was a child actor in the movie. It is very touching and well written.
andyv's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
syllu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0