4.19 AVERAGE

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

An enchanting novel that shows the best and worst of human beings, poverty back then and the wonderful power of imagination.
A lovely children's book that can be enjoyed at all ages.

I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, because it's such a beautiful story.

The 1905 novel is equally as enchanting as the 1995 movie, I love love love it.

Always a pleasure reading a little classic children's book.
funny hopeful 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: Complicated
hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Complicated

if i read this in my childhood, I'd possibly be dreaming of becoming a graceful and elegant little lady like sara.
emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark hopeful sad fast-paced

I very much enjoyed this story. It has a nice balance of Pollyanna positivity and dealing with harsh reality. The moments Sara broke down were so effective and moving. I've watched the Shirley Temple movie many times and it was great to be deeper in Sara's thoughts. The ending was different than the movie, but I don't know which I prefer.  I do wish I were very rich so I could give away money freely.