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rita89's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
citylights_31's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Absolutely beautiful book very short but powerful
readingtheskyline's review against another edition
3.0
It was a very nice and easy read. I liked the ending message and the ending sentence, I think it was done well. I wasn't it expecting it to go through most of Chips' life in the way that it did but I was never bored by it, I just had this calm content feeling whenever I read it. I've never had that with a book before. Plus, I liked how my book was an older edition so it gave off the same old vibe that Mr. Chips gives off.
chispy_06's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0
tracey_stewart's review against another edition
4.0
I saw the film some time ago, and as it turns out it was an excellent adaptation – very faithful to this sweet, sad, warm little book. I don't want it to sound like a criticism when I say I have little to say about it beyond that (sweet, sad, warm); it isn't. I enjoyed it very much, though about halfway through the nostalgia became melancholy despite Chips's perennial good humor, and I needed a break from even so short a book. If nothing else what I'm going to remember strongly about Goodbye, Mr. Chips is the picture of the old man (not ill, mind, just tired) sitting by his fire with sudden and unexpected tears pouring down his face.
The characters are remarkably alive; the setting is vivid; the period – especially the Great War – is made real. Mr. Chips – rather belatedly – joins the ranks of teachers I wish I'd had, teachers who actually care about what they're doing and about their pupils: teachers completely unlike any I had after third grade (Mrs. Schattan was wonderful; I have no use for anyone who came after). This is a lovely, bittersweet, poignant brief story of a life well-lived, of a full and rich life which had an impact – a positive impact – and which left a beautiful legacy. You can't ask for much more than that.
The characters are remarkably alive; the setting is vivid; the period – especially the Great War – is made real. Mr. Chips – rather belatedly – joins the ranks of teachers I wish I'd had, teachers who actually care about what they're doing and about their pupils: teachers completely unlike any I had after third grade (Mrs. Schattan was wonderful; I have no use for anyone who came after). This is a lovely, bittersweet, poignant brief story of a life well-lived, of a full and rich life which had an impact – a positive impact – and which left a beautiful legacy. You can't ask for much more than that.
myrabbitisadog's review against another edition
4.0
That was quick!
A lovely read about a true age of innocence, camaraderie, and growing old. Still one of the tenderest love stories I've read.
A lovely read about a true age of innocence, camaraderie, and growing old. Still one of the tenderest love stories I've read.
honestconman's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
5.0
beautifulminutiae's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
3.5