Reviews

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

xeyra1's review against another edition

3.0

I loved this book. It was a heartwarming read, the adventures of four friends separated for the first time for the Summer, and I laughed and cried and suffered with them. I was at times very sad, at others angry or frustrated or even cheering someone on. But the different stories of these four friends touched me and delighted me, and their friendship warmed me. Besides, those rules of the Sisterhood are so funny. I really liked this book and I'm looking forward to reading the following two. I loved Bailey. I admit that, of all the characters in the book, she was the one I liked the most... I confess I was crying my heart out by the time the book ended.

whatkelseywrote's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-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? Yes

4.5

justcallme_blondie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

This book was such a great book, it really made me realize that being a reader is worth it. It wasn't a particularly sad or funny book but it's essence was just pure "girlhood." It was very relatable and the characters were all pretty loveable (except at one part when I was really frustrated with Lena). It's a quick read and great to get out of slumps (which I desperately needed). 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Grief

katiegetslit's review

4.0

I should have read this years ago, but I didn’t like reading when this was popular…so here we are. Loved the movie. The book was better for the most part. I liked what they did with Lena’s story better in the movie.

It was cute and emotional seeing the friendship and everything they were going through. Some heavy stuff for such young characters.

akookieforyou's review against another edition

3.0

N.E.W.T.s Readathon 2020

"Sometimes you tell yourself the things you need to hear."

This wasn't bad, but I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as I did the movie. I liked how realistic the main characters were, and I even teared up during certain scenes, but overall there just wasn't much for me. I had considered possibly continuing the series, until I heard how bad they get, so I definitely won't be reading those lolol.

bgoodbookclub's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this book years and years ago in late elementary/early middle school. Me and my 4 best friends actually had a pair of pants that we all rotated through and wrote on and documented the adventures. They unfortunately did not fit us all which led to my parents very confused on why I had to wear two belts to keep my pants up. 

I haven't read this book since so I really wanted to revisit it and it really brought me joy. I love that the chapters fluctuate between the friends and have little glimpses of their experiences. This book has obviously aged and while I don't really love Bee & Eric's age gap, overall I thought it aged well and I'm excited to read the second book again and re-watch the movie.

bineclo788's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

stephtherose_'s review against another edition

5.0

These books stick with me so much. I love love love it. On to the next!

dcmyk86's review against another edition

A re-read for the umpteenth time, and for good reason. It’s the perfect summer novel that also has a good bit of heft to it. It isn’t pure fluff, but is still tons of fun. I’m not sure I’ve ever cared for a group of main characters more. The Sisterhood is rich and funny and moving.

indigoblue777's review against another edition

3.0

My review is somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. I can't decide.