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emilymyhren's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a fan of this author, but something was off in regards to writing style in this novel.
cellowraith's review against another edition
3.0
I think my review would have been higher if I'd read instead of listened to this. One of those strange cases where I wouldn't have known that there was anything unusual about the text (no punctuation for dialogue, from what I understand) if I hadn't read other people's reviews. Also, the narrator's approach was a little too precious for my tastes.
kjerlil12's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
scaifea's review against another edition
4.0
May Amelia lives with her parents and seven older brothers on their Washington state homestead in the late 1800's. She struggles against the idea that she should learn to be a proper young lady and that she's not supposed to do all the things her brothers can, and hopes that the baby her mother is carrying will be another girl so that she won't feel so alone.
Think Little House on the Prairie, but with Finnish immigrants in the Northwest. If you like Wilder's books, chances are good that you'd enjoy this one, too, which Holm wrote based on her great-aunt's actual diary entries.
Think Little House on the Prairie, but with Finnish immigrants in the Northwest. If you like Wilder's books, chances are good that you'd enjoy this one, too, which Holm wrote based on her great-aunt's actual diary entries.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
Jenni Holm does a great job in writing girl characters that are spunky, funny, and able to win you over. I loved this story about a young girl in 1899 Washington State. Can't wait to dive into the next book [b:The Trouble with May Amelia|8566075|The Trouble with May Amelia|Jennifer L. Holm|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1279905051s/8566075.jpg|13434630]
bethmitcham's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this book as much as it deserved, because it's a grim time for families and I'm a wimp. So the better the book was at describing the happy family the worse it was for me, because it all seemed really hard. Also I didn't really buy the voice of May Amelia.
The super long reading time is because the book club I read this for was postponed for a month because of heavy snowfall in Washington.
The super long reading time is because the book club I read this for was postponed for a month because of heavy snowfall in Washington.
hemdamoses's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
melerihaf's review against another edition
5.0
This book about the only daughter in a large family of Finnish immigrants is so much fun to read. It explores a lot of the history of Washington state, which is fun, but the great thing about it is the characters. Holm manages to make each of the brothers come alive. I really loved it.
bibliogirl's review against another edition
5.0
Of course well-crafted middle grade historical fiction set in Washington state will be right up my alley. Listen to the audio version; the narrator is delightful.
audreylee's review against another edition
4.0
May Amelia has seven brothers and is sincerely hoping for a sister this time. The daughter of Finnish homesteaders, she has grown up a tomboy in a time of Proper Young Ladies. This is a touching story. A few story lines get lost in the shuffle but this is the first in a series so possible resolution later.