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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I read this one to H. I had never read it. I appreciate it’s significance as classic young reader literature but I tired of reading about hound raccoon hunting adventures.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is widely regarded as a classic, and while it was well written, I did not enjoy it very much. I found Billy to be very annoying and entitled, especially irritating giving his parents' financial situation. It also irked me that none of the female characters were ever given names, and the novel in general was fairly misogynistic. This book also has no good adult characters in the life of the main character. Billy's grandfather and parents clearly care about Billy, but they don't really mentor him or provide a good example for him within the narrative, which was sad to read and generally irritated me. So, the book gets points for being well-written, but loses points for misogyny, whiny characters, and lack of adult role models.
Amazing book...don't read in public though
I was given a somewhat repetitive project at work and I cued up "Where the Red Fern Grows" in audio format so I could listen while I worked. As an adult I found this "American classic" story about a boy and his dog partially engrossing, so much so when a particularly tragic event happened in the story I started to cry. So there I was in a cube in the middle of a busy office in an "ugly cry" trying to hide my red eyes, runny nose and sobs from my coworkers. I finally composed myself enough to make it to the bathroom...thankfully unnoticed. I would still highly recommend the book...with a warning not to be in a public place near the ending...especially if you are a dog lover.
I was given a somewhat repetitive project at work and I cued up "Where the Red Fern Grows" in audio format so I could listen while I worked. As an adult I found this "American classic" story about a boy and his dog partially engrossing, so much so when a particularly tragic event happened in the story I started to cry. So there I was in a cube in the middle of a busy office in an "ugly cry" trying to hide my red eyes, runny nose and sobs from my coworkers. I finally composed myself enough to make it to the bathroom...thankfully unnoticed. I would still highly recommend the book...with a warning not to be in a public place near the ending...especially if you are a dog lover.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
This was an okay read for me overall. The relationship between the boy and his 2 dogs is genuinely sweet and heartwarming. It's definitely the emotional core of the story.
However, the animal slaughter, injury and death are quite prominent in this book and I personally found those parts very difficult to get through.
That said, the ending was beautifully done. It brought everything full circle and offered a meaningful, satisfying conclusion to the journey.
However, the animal slaughter, injury and death are quite prominent in this book and I personally found those parts very difficult to get through.
That said, the ending was beautifully done. It brought everything full circle and offered a meaningful, satisfying conclusion to the journey.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I've reread this book 2 dozen times since I first read it in the 7th grade, yet somehow I still cry every time.
This book was assigned over and over again when I was in elementary school. I understand that a reader can appreciate more aspects of a book as she ages, but she will also get really sick of it. And the sentimentality dies after the third reading, when it's compulsory.
My grade read this in 5th grade and about 70% of the class cried at the end.
Well I feel like I maybe watched the film when I was younger because while I didn’t remember the plot exactly it felt familiar. The narration was great on the audio and very fitting for the book, I felt transported into the ozark mountains. It was very much a story about a boy from a poor country family and his dogs. I want to watch/rewatch the movie after reading
Fair warning, and a slight spoiler but think it’s needed for some readers, I usually like to know this, but if you want to avoid any kind of content warning stop reading
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a dog dies in this one
Fair warning, and a slight spoiler but think it’s needed for some readers, I usually like to know this, but if you want to avoid any kind of content warning stop reading
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a dog dies in this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
This year I wanted the girls to try listening to audiobooks. With both girls having ADHD I wondered if it would help them enjoy reading. We started with my all time favorite book... I remember my teacher in 5th grade reading us this book. I also remember balling in class at the end. Over the years I have read this book more times than I can count. We officially ended the book today. Aria balled just like me and told me she didn't like this book and I explained why it all happened and she ended up loving it. I love I can share my favorites with them. Now onto something not so sad for our next listen!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated