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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I'm later in life than most people for reading this for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised by this book. The casual racism and classism were off-putting, but I also suspect they're accurate for a book from 1910s aristocratic England.
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I can see why this is a classic !!! It was very fun, so descriptive and emphatic. Although, kids books back in the day were wild ! Why did we start with Mary being orphaned by a cholera epidemic ? Crazy stuff. A book, I'd say, about perseverance and the strength of having other people in your life to lift you up, no matter what. The messaging was great. I feel I should get this as a physical copy to keep and pass on !!
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
“To let a sad thought or a bad one get into your mind is as dangerous as letting a scarlet fever germ get into your body. If you let it stay there after it has got in you may never get over it as long as you live.”
I love revisiting classics, especially as an adult. I remember the movie from when I was younger, but never got around to reading the book. Now at 31, I’m happy I did. What a fantastic story of 2 bratty kids (and adults) learning about life, love, acceptance, growth and not ALWAYS getting their way. This is a must read for everyone at least once in their lifetime!
I love revisiting classics, especially as an adult. I remember the movie from when I was younger, but never got around to reading the book. Now at 31, I’m happy I did. What a fantastic story of 2 bratty kids (and adults) learning about life, love, acceptance, growth and not ALWAYS getting their way. This is a must read for everyone at least once in their lifetime!
I read this a million times as a kid. I need to re-read it at some point
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
Love the nostalgia of this book and it will always have a special place in my heart but yeah the colonialism and ableism isn’t nice but it is a book from 1911
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes