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In the High Valley: Being the fifth and last volume of the Katy Did series by Susan Coolidge
britlitteacher's review against another edition
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
3.75
sophiethebookdragonneedstea's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beccakatie's review against another edition
3.0
Once again, Coolidge somehow spreads her character and world building out over the majority of the book, and the main plot points all seem to fit into the last few chapters.
Regardless of the pacing, however, it was lovely to be reunited with all of the Carr family and see them happy and settled with their new lives and relationships, but still as loving and supportive as they were in What Katy Did.
This is a very sweet book to end the series with, and the reader can truly appreciate the happiness of the family and imagine what future joys will lie ahead for them in the High Valley.
Regardless of the pacing, however, it was lovely to be reunited with all of the Carr family and see them happy and settled with their new lives and relationships, but still as loving and supportive as they were in What Katy Did.
This is a very sweet book to end the series with, and the reader can truly appreciate the happiness of the family and imagine what future joys will lie ahead for them in the High Valley.
tronella's review against another edition
3.0
The last of the Katy series. More interesting than the previous two, but the ending was not very satisfying and all of the female characters seem to end up having the exact same personality. They all live happily ever after, as polite well-dressed housewives who are good at decorating but not too snobby.
sarahjanet's review against another edition
4.0
God, this was satisfying. I had no idea this book existed until now, and suddenly I have resolution on all of my beloved childhood friends.
wordnerdy's review against another edition
2.0
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OK, I think I see why these last two weren't in print when I was a kid--they are super boring compared to the first three. This last one in particular is kind of a dud. It introduces a couple of new characters, but one isn't interesting and the other is pretty insufferable, at least until Clover teaches her otherwise, of course. And they then inevitably get married off, also of course. There's no conflict in these last two books and there's less cute stuff in this one, because Clover and Elsie are grown and married. What a disappointment this was!
OK, I think I see why these last two weren't in print when I was a kid--they are super boring compared to the first three. This last one in particular is kind of a dud. It introduces a couple of new characters, but one isn't interesting and the other is pretty insufferable, at least until Clover teaches her otherwise, of course. And they then inevitably get married off, also of course. There's no conflict in these last two books and there's less cute stuff in this one, because Clover and Elsie are grown and married. What a disappointment this was!
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