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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This was the first Famous Five book I ever read (yes, I started with book 2...) and will always be one of my favourites. It’s unusual for a Famous Five book in that the Five don’t travel anywhere, but all the action takes place inside Kirin Cottage over Christmas while the family are snowed in, giving it a sort of ‘cabin fever’ feel. A new tutor charms all of the grown ups and children, just as strange things behind to happen... and only George seems to see the truth. it’s essentially as close to a psychological thriller as our Enid got.
The only thing which surprised me, upon adult reading, was everybody’s cavalier attitude towards Timmy the dog, who is made to live outside for several days during a snowstorm, to punish George, which everybody seems to be morally fine with, even after Timmy starts to develop a bad cough. After several chapters of this the book had me shouting ‘JUST LET THE BLOOMING DOG INSIDE’ As with any Enid Blyton book, you’ll find the odd attitude or two that is of its time.
The only thing which surprised me, upon adult reading, was everybody’s cavalier attitude towards Timmy the dog, who is made to live outside for several days during a snowstorm, to punish George, which everybody seems to be morally fine with, even after Timmy starts to develop a bad cough. After several chapters of this the book had me shouting ‘JUST LET THE BLOOMING DOG INSIDE’ As with any Enid Blyton book, you’ll find the odd attitude or two that is of its time.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Immensely readable book, and I loved George and Timmy’s characterisation in this one. Excellent read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I actually remembered parts of this book. It's really interesting for me to think about what I remember vs what's new to me. Also, this is going to end up being 21 books in 3 days, at the pace I'm going through it.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
wenn ich 10 jahre wäre wärens 5 sterne aber leider bin ich 29 und fand einige dinge zu offensichtlich.
also eigentlich fand ichs super kacke von den jungs dass sie george an sich verstanden haben aber dann trotzdem den herrn roland so nett fanden like wer is euch wichtiger eure freundin oder so n dämlicher erwachsener
wichtigste ist dass ich mich noch sehr gut an den geheimgang erinnern konnte und ich seit ich das damals zum ersten mal gelesen hab mir immer gewünscht hab auchmal in nem haus mit geheimgang zu leben... bisher hab ichs noch nich geschafft :(
also eigentlich fand ichs super kacke von den jungs dass sie george an sich verstanden haben aber dann trotzdem den herrn roland so nett fanden like wer is euch wichtiger eure freundin oder so n dämlicher erwachsener
wichtigste ist dass ich mich noch sehr gut an den geheimgang erinnern konnte und ich seit ich das damals zum ersten mal gelesen hab mir immer gewünscht hab auchmal in nem haus mit geheimgang zu leben... bisher hab ichs noch nich geschafft :(
3-1/2 stars. These books are fun and I enjoy the characters, especially fierce "George".
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The second book in my nostalgia reads and still loving the journey. It still amazes me the style of language given to kids this young. It makes them sound older but then I remember even as a kid I thought I was mature. Enid Blyton builds and amazing story. A very different type of adventure than the first one but just as fun to read. I can’t wait to continue through the rest of the 21 books available.