Reviews

Rasmus and the Vagabond by Astrid Lindgren

alice1997's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

itaby's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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? No

4.5

erincataldi's review against another edition

4.0

Children will eat up this adventure, as they imagine themselves as Rasmus, the runaway orphan. After he escapes the orphanage and "The Hawk" he encounters a tramp. Thankfully, this is the nicest tramp in the world and the two get along famously. Rasmus becomes dedicated to Oscar, God's favorite tramp, and the two pass their time singing or working for food. Things don't stay rosy for long though. The two encounter some masked robbers and the bad guys attempt to put the blame for the stolen goods on the tramps. Oscar and Rasmus must act quickly if they're going to save their reputation and stay out of jail! Rasmus never dreamed that leaving the orphanage would open such a world of adventure and mystery.

Rasmus and the Vagabond is a tale that will delight children, they will identify with Rasmus and his musings and will long for adventure on the road. Any fan of Pippi Longstocking will fall in love with this story, written by the same author. A quick read for all ages with great ink drawings dispersed throughout the story.

I received this book for free from Handlebar Publishing in return for my honest, unbiased review.

coinchantal's review against another edition

4.0

Cute story of Rasmus search for parents and love. I really enjoyed reading this and it was an easy read. Sometimes the story was sad because this is a child struggling in life, but the ending is great! We grew up with Astrid Lindgren books and I was happy to find this book at the thrift store. That is why it gets 4 points.

kathrinpassig's review against another edition

5.0

Wiederlektüre (Bücherregal der Verwandtschaft), ich hatte alles vergessen. Hervorragende Geschichte, ein Stern extra für schöne Formulierungen.

pleasejustletmeread's review against another edition

4.0

I love this book! One of my favourites as a child, and still sweet.

cauchemarlena's review against another edition

5.0

Rasmus on sirgete juustega lastekodupoiss, kes tahab rohkem kui midagi muud endale ema ja isa. Paraku eelistavad lapsendajad lokkis peaga plikasid. Kui ta Västerhaga lastekodus pahandusega hakkama saab, ei jää muud võimalust kui ära joosta. Teel kohtub ta Paradiisi-Oskariga. Paradiisi Oskar on hulkur, kes armastab laulda. Ta ei põlga reisikaaslast ära ning kahekesi satuvad nad igasugu seiklustesse. Oskarit süüdistatakse röövis, mida ta toime pole pannud. Niisiis tuleb tõestada tema süütus ja kui nad avastavad, kes kuriteo taga tegelikult on, annavad nad parima, et õiglus jalule seada. Lõpus leiab sirgete juustega poiss Rasmus ka endale päris oma kodu.

See vahva lugu Rasmusest ja Oskarist oli sama südantliigutav kui kõik teised Lindgreni lood. Mul on hea meel, et sain selle sisu endale meelde tuletada, aga natuke kahju ka, et ma ei lugenud raamatut, mida varem polnud kätte võtnud. Samas praktilisest vaatenurgast lähtudes tegin õige valiku. Lindgren on minu jaoks eelkõige eesti keeles loetav autor ja ma ei kujuta ette, et loeksin tema teoseid mõnes muus keeles. Ju lapsena said tegelikult kõik tema raamatud loetud, raamatukogus neid ju oli. Kodus ka. Kui ma suurem osa siia toodud/tellitud/saadetud raamatuid annan ära, siis selle teose hoian kindlasti alles. Hoian südame lähedal.

leesdame's review against another edition

3.0

Dit verhaal speelt zich af in Zweden en het is geschreven door Astrid Lindgren. Haar stijl is zo mooi, zo gemoedelijk en tegelijkertijd ook heel avontuurlijk. De gevoelens van Rasmus beschrijft ze heel herkenbaar voor jonge lezers, maar ook volwassen lezers beleven plezier aan haar boeken. Er zitten namelijk nogal wat wijsheden verstopt tussen de regels.

Lees verder op mijn blog :)

linnjbookis's review against another edition

4.0

Väldigt spännande att få följa Rasmus på hans äventyr, att hitta en familj, en familj som vill ha en pojke med rakt hår och inte en flicka med lockigt hår. Rasmus möter luffaren Oskar och så råkar han lösa ett fall, han hittar också en fin familj, men den vill han inte ha, för Oskar är så mycket mer trevligare.

leaps's review against another edition

4.0

Älskar Astrid Lindgren. Denna bok är underbar. Älskar Rasmus och hans fina hjärta som bara vill hitta ett hem.