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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This reminded me of the kind of books I read as a 12, 13, and 14 year old. Written in the early 1900's about a coming-of-age girl. I mostly liked the book... great ending that left me smiling. I was really, REALLY caught off-guard about a third of the way into the book, when, without even so much as a page break, the author 'fast-forwards' THREE YEARS within one sentence!!!! I am following the protagonist's day-to-day life, getting to know the oddities and situations of the characters of her life... then all of the sudden I'm time traveling to the future. It was hard to wrap my mind around for a time... and for the rest of the book, there was an unease in the back of my mind that it would happen again. Strange. Also, I didn't realize until after I was a couple chapters in that this is "Book #2"... it didn't matter! ALSO, I wish the cover had a picture of Elnora, instead of her mother!
I first read this book when I was 10 or so, and I don't really remember much about it from then. But last year I picked it up again, and was surprised to find that I loved it! It is an old book, but it's not too hard to read. I really enjoyed it!
I liked this book. Some parts were a bit long-winded, but I loved the nature aspect throughout.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
A simple and sweet story. Although I really liked this I didn't LOVE it and I feel a little unfair about not loving it. Let me explain... I have been identifying with Anne Shirley since I was 12 years old (except for the whole orphan thing). I loved playing in the woods, naming every little spot, seeing fairies hiding around every corner, imagining wildly romantic things about people I met and inventing stories. I could go on, but I won't. I couldn't help comparing Elnora and I'm not sure why. Time period? Sweet coming of age story? Constant little troubles arising that are swiftly resolved? Elnora is the perfect girl to read if you were a budding naturalist as a pre-teen. Toting around your little notebook, filling it with observations and collecting specimens. This was not me. I could easily see Abby becoming like this, though.
The characters were charming, well drawn and admirable. It was a typical turn of the century story where good manners and good values and above all character were all important. This bleeds out of pretty much every word of this quaint narrative. So, if that kind of thing bothers you and makes you feel like a shallow 21st century dweller- well then, steer clear of this book.
By the way- one of the best endings EVER.
The characters were charming, well drawn and admirable. It was a typical turn of the century story where good manners and good values and above all character were all important. This bleeds out of pretty much every word of this quaint narrative. So, if that kind of thing bothers you and makes you feel like a shallow 21st century dweller- well then, steer clear of this book.
By the way- one of the best endings EVER.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Let me set the stage for you.
A lady from my work lent me her copy of this book. "It's a little bit old-fashioned as far as the writing, but I loved this book when i was younger." she said. "And I read it with my girls. She was one of the first authors to advocate women's liberation-"
She pauses, looks at me. "With education. Not other things."
Ah.
Good.
Because if it was about other things you had better just take it back right now, thanks.
Okay, stage set.
This was a sweet, wholesome book. I loved:
>>> The appreciation of nature that's prevalent throughout this book
>>> the fact that virtues like hard work, fortitude, ingenuity, courage, and fidelity are praised and held up as examples but in a not-preachy way.
>>> Billy
>>> the drunk pigs
I didn't really like the end. It felt forced to me... Like the author just had to have a happy ending for everyone so she made one of the characters do a total 180 degree turn in personality, priorities in life, etc. I also didn't really buy Philip's line about being totally faithful to Edith as far as his emotions were concerned. I mean, COME ON.
But overall, it was lovely- a truly charming heroine living in an even more bewitching forest. What is there not to love? <3
A lady from my work lent me her copy of this book. "It's a little bit old-fashioned as far as the writing, but I loved this book when i was younger." she said. "And I read it with my girls. She was one of the first authors to advocate women's liberation-"
She pauses, looks at me. "With education. Not other things."
Ah.
Good.
Because if it was about other things you had better just take it back right now, thanks.
Okay, stage set.
This was a sweet, wholesome book. I loved:
>>> The appreciation of nature that's prevalent throughout this book
>>> the fact that virtues like hard work, fortitude, ingenuity, courage, and fidelity are praised and held up as examples but in a not-preachy way.
>>> Billy
>>> the drunk pigs
I didn't really like the end. It felt forced to me... Like the author just had to have a happy ending for everyone so she made one of the characters do a total 180 degree turn in personality, priorities in life, etc. I also didn't really buy Philip's line about being totally faithful to Edith as far as his emotions were concerned. I mean, COME ON.
But overall, it was lovely- a truly charming heroine living in an even more bewitching forest. What is there not to love? <3