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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
We actually own the last movie on DVD, and really loved it. It was interesting to see how much liberty the scriptwriters took with the story. Fortunately, I looked at when the story was originally published (1905) so I was not surprised at some of the language in it (there seeming to be little social difference between slaves and servants, for example), and not really surprised that, while the ending in both the book and the movie was ultimately happy, the book was also more tragic. But that was the reality of 120 years ago.
After I finished, learning about the life trajectory of the author, it was clear that her own life was an inspiration for the story. Nevertheless, I found myself more than a little disturbed by the classism that it was steeped in. While I appreciated the theme of strength, there was so much of it that was so dated that I found myself questioning having any children read it, unless a conversation happened afterward. But, not having kids, I have no idea how common that might be.
Despite all that, I did like it, because it got me thinking about a lot. And wondering if I'll enjoy the movie as much anymore.
After I finished, learning about the life trajectory of the author, it was clear that her own life was an inspiration for the story. Nevertheless, I found myself more than a little disturbed by the classism that it was steeped in. While I appreciated the theme of strength, there was so much of it that was so dated that I found myself questioning having any children read it, unless a conversation happened afterward. But, not having kids, I have no idea how common that might be.
Despite all that, I did like it, because it got me thinking about a lot. And wondering if I'll enjoy the movie as much anymore.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Esse livro infantil é um daqueles que também devem ser lidos na vida adulta...
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Sara é uma menina adorável que cresceu na Índia com seu pai, mas vai para um internato na Inglaterra para ter uma educação mais adequada.
Na escola é tratada como uma princesa por vim de uma família com dinheiro, mas nem por isso é esnobe; muito pelo contrário é sempre muito educada, carinhosa e bondosa.
Além de ter uma imaginação que alegra a vida de suas colegas de internato.
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Toda a sua vida muda quando seu pai morre e a princesa passa a ser a empregada
maltratada por professoras e colegas, mas Sara não se deixa desanimar provando
que tem o coração de uma verdadeira princesa.
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Nas piores situações ela não se deixa cair na escuridão.
Esse livro infantil é um daqueles que também devem ser lidos na vida adulta, pois suas lições muitos ainda não aprenderam...
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Uma história lindamente escrita, que deixa o coração bem quentinho...
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Sara é uma menina adorável que cresceu na Índia com seu pai, mas vai para um internato na Inglaterra para ter uma educação mais adequada.
Na escola é tratada como uma princesa por vim de uma família com dinheiro, mas nem por isso é esnobe; muito pelo contrário é sempre muito educada, carinhosa e bondosa.
Além de ter uma imaginação que alegra a vida de suas colegas de internato.
.
Toda a sua vida muda quando seu pai morre e a princesa passa a ser a empregada
maltratada por professoras e colegas, mas Sara não se deixa desanimar provando
que tem o coração de uma verdadeira princesa.
.
Nas piores situações ela não se deixa cair na escuridão.
Esse livro infantil é um daqueles que também devem ser lidos na vida adulta, pois suas lições muitos ainda não aprenderam...
.
Uma história lindamente escrita, que deixa o coração bem quentinho...
.
Honestly I was bored listening to this book. The main character really reminded me of a character I really love from a show but other then that I didn’t connect with it. It’s about a rich girl who becomes poor and then I finds out she was rich all along. When she’s poor she’s treated badly and sent to live in an attic all by herself. She has an over active imagination that really reminded me of myself. It was good just not a favorite.
*actual rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars*
I was supposed to read this book in school, but I never did. I love the movie adaptation, so I wanted to read it now. I see why I had trouble with it when I was younger. It was so hard to get into this book. It seems short, and I thought it'd be a quick read. But there are a lot of words and a lot of imagination is needed to really feel the spirit of the novel. Plus, for much of the book, it's a child being starved and neglected, so not the happiest subject matter. However, the ending was really sweet and made me happy. I'm glad I stuck with it, and I can now say I've read the book, though I still love the movie more.
I was supposed to read this book in school, but I never did. I love the movie adaptation, so I wanted to read it now. I see why I had trouble with it when I was younger. It was so hard to get into this book. It seems short, and I thought it'd be a quick read. But there are a lot of words and a lot of imagination is needed to really feel the spirit of the novel. Plus, for much of the book, it's a child being starved and neglected, so not the happiest subject matter. However, the ending was really sweet and made me happy. I'm glad I stuck with it, and I can now say I've read the book, though I still love the movie more.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Heartwarming and inspiring!
3.5 * (Nostalgia Rating)
I am fairly sure this book has not aged well, but FHB was part of my childhood.
I am fairly sure this book has not aged well, but FHB was part of my childhood.