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fireside_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aruaxe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
bravereads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
simplyparticular's review against another edition
3.0
A lesser-known work of Alcott's, that is simpler and probably aimed at younger readers, given the age of the protagonists. Readers familiar with Alcott will recongize her style, but its a bit of a kinder, gentler Alcott, with a subtler moral streak.
brannonkirkhuang's review against another edition
1.0
It’s a well-written children’s book but it suffers because of the period it was written in. Near the end of the book a character tells a story about Native Americans which paints them as violent, senseless savages. Not long after that, a song about Chinese people is sung which includes made up “Chinese-sounding” words. One star for those reasons.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
4.5
Ben has run away from the circus, and he finds compassion and generosity in the house under the lilacs. He is basically adopted by Miss Celia and her brother, Thorny, and while he is grateful for their kindness, it's difficult for Ben to adapt to a country life after all the excitement and thrills of traveling with the circus.
I love this story! Such a beautiful tale!
Rereading it again for the tenth time, I have enjoyed it just as much as ever! I love the wholesome innocence and goodness in this book.
One of my favorite storylines in this book is when the children start up an archery club and have a tournament. Everyone is sure that Ben will easily win, since he has a true eye and a strong arm from his days of tumbling and doing tricks in the circus. But a young girl named Babs has been practicing a great deal, and she astonishes everyone by beating most of the boys. At the end of the tournament, only Ben and Babs are left as finalists, and Babs has a moment of revelation where she discovers what she truly values in life. It's a really sweet moment between Ben and Babs, who have had their differences earlier in the book. That one moment cements their friendship and develops their personalities as they begin to grow up.
As always, I love Alcott's writing style and how wholesome and sweet the story is, but there is also the weight of serious subjects mixed in with the fun. It's the perfect blend of laughter and gravity.
I love this story! Such a beautiful tale!
Rereading it again for the tenth time, I have enjoyed it just as much as ever! I love the wholesome innocence and goodness in this book.
One of my favorite storylines in this book is when the children start up an archery club and have a tournament. Everyone is sure that Ben will easily win, since he has a true eye and a strong arm from his days of tumbling and doing tricks in the circus. But a young girl named Babs has been practicing a great deal, and she astonishes everyone by beating most of the boys. At the end of the tournament, only Ben and Babs are left as finalists, and Babs has a moment of revelation where she discovers what she truly values in life. It's a really sweet moment between Ben and Babs, who have had their differences earlier in the book. That one moment cements their friendship and develops their personalities as they begin to grow up.
As always, I love Alcott's writing style and how wholesome and sweet the story is, but there is also the weight of serious subjects mixed in with the fun. It's the perfect blend of laughter and gravity.
rhaenyratargaryen's review against another edition
4.0
Sería más bien un 3.75/5
Fue una historia que en momentos me atrapada muchísimos y en otros-sobre todo cercana al final-se me hacía pesada. Creo que tiene que ver más que nada con el hecho de estar de vacaciones y hacer de todo, pero de todas formas me pareció un argumento hermoso, sobre todo el final.
Me gusta cómo escribe Louisa May Alcott, así que seguramente lea otro libro suyo de los que hay en mi casa alguna vez.
Fue una historia que en momentos me atrapada muchísimos y en otros-sobre todo cercana al final-se me hacía pesada. Creo que tiene que ver más que nada con el hecho de estar de vacaciones y hacer de todo, pero de todas formas me pareció un argumento hermoso, sobre todo el final.
Me gusta cómo escribe Louisa May Alcott, así que seguramente lea otro libro suyo de los que hay en mi casa alguna vez.
jpellwood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5