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penguin_donut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
perazo's review against another edition
5.0
This was cute, adorable, and exactly what you want in an adaptation!
gracelynnreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
bibliotequeish's review
When you were too old for childrens books, but too young for The Baby Sitters Club.
Ann M. Martin really is a genius to piggy back on the success of The Baby Sitters Club.
After reading the little sisters series I remember feeling like a real adult opening up that first BSC book.
Ann M. Martin really is a genius to piggy back on the success of The Baby Sitters Club.
After reading the little sisters series I remember feeling like a real adult opening up that first BSC book.
unphilosophize's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lachelle45's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-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
3.25
impybelle's review against another edition
3.0
I wonder if Natalie will keep anything else from her former existence or just the glasses wearing. Yes. That's my biggest take away from this.
Seriously though, I liked this one well enough. It's weird, but while I remember getting my glasses for the first time and needing them for awhile beforehand (without realizing it), I have no real memory of massive headaches from needing them. But I do remember not super loving the idea of needing them, even though genetically speaking I was doomed like Karen. I do kind of wish there'd been a mention of the headache you get *after* you get new glasses, though. Ah well. Karen's dilemma on whether to wear her glasses in her school picture is realistic enough and I like that she didn't just immediately make up her mind after Kristy takes her to the library. She still had to think it over and that seems very Karen.
Nancy remains not a redhead and my annoyance at that is still high, even if she is still one of the only characters capable of talking Karen out of a full on freakout and I do still love that about her.
Seriously though, I liked this one well enough. It's weird, but while I remember getting my glasses for the first time and needing them for awhile beforehand (without realizing it), I have no real memory of massive headaches from needing them. But I do remember not super loving the idea of needing them, even though genetically speaking I was doomed like Karen. I do kind of wish there'd been a mention of the headache you get *after* you get new glasses, though. Ah well. Karen's dilemma on whether to wear her glasses in her school picture is realistic enough and I like that she didn't just immediately make up her mind after Kristy takes her to the library. She still had to think it over and that seems very Karen.
Nancy remains not a redhead and my annoyance at that is still high, even if she is still one of the only characters capable of talking Karen out of a full on freakout and I do still love that about her.