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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder -- Not gonna lie, parts of this book make you feel like winter (and this book) is never going to end. BUT there are also some really cool events in this book! And Almanzo would have never had such a good shot at Laura's heart if he hadn't...done a thing that would spoil the book! Happy Reading!
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder 422 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction, Family, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Triggers: Racism, Hardship, Work, Confinement, Title Dropping
Rating as a movie: PG
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⅗
My thoughts: This is going to be a long read. Dull but comforting. So I've never been gung-ho about Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I didn't care for the television show my grandma and cousin watched together. I wasn't crazy about the 2 different times my class read The Little House on the Prairie, it had it's moments but I wasn't impressed. The closest I came was when my family enjoyed the audiobook Little House in the Big Woods read by Cherry Jones in 2013. We absolutely loved it so we pressed ahead with The Little House on the Prairie, and let's just say the apples don't fall far from the tree. We didn't do any other books in the series although over the years Little House in the Big Woods got two encores. We also were very interested in the picture book adaptations of the series and read every one we got our hands on, which was around 5 out of 21. So I have no idea what happened to Laura's family after she left the prairie other than the tidbits I've gathered from various episodes, the titles of the other books and the internet bios I've read. I had to fill in the gaps with context clues and a revamping of a quick bio. I didn't remember Grace and I was wondering about the brother I thought I'd remember. I was disappointed that the show took liberties with Mary's blindness and both surprised and not surprised no one was eaten. This book is a topic I have never been fond of. I don't like to read about people who are isolated and trying to survive, it's why I never finished Hatchet, have a love/hate relationship with The Cay and don't understand why people loved Island of the Blue Dolphins. All that to say, I knew this would be a dud going it, but it still beats reading Winter's Garden so I did it for the bingo. All in all it was a good story, not one I'd read again or recommend to others, but it is one I wish my kids would have read because it really would have be an insightful thought to look upon during the Winter Storm of 2021 in southeast Texas.
Recommend to others?: Yes and No. I recommend this book to those with children as a family read, those who love Historical Fiction, and those who lack appreciation for modern conveniences. I don't recommend it for general entertainment.
Genre: Historical Fiction, Family, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Triggers: Racism, Hardship, Work, Confinement, Title Dropping
Rating as a movie: PG
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⅗
My thoughts: This is going to be a long read. Dull but comforting. So I've never been gung-ho about Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I didn't care for the television show my grandma and cousin watched together. I wasn't crazy about the 2 different times my class read The Little House on the Prairie, it had it's moments but I wasn't impressed. The closest I came was when my family enjoyed the audiobook Little House in the Big Woods read by Cherry Jones in 2013. We absolutely loved it so we pressed ahead with The Little House on the Prairie, and let's just say the apples don't fall far from the tree. We didn't do any other books in the series although over the years Little House in the Big Woods got two encores. We also were very interested in the picture book adaptations of the series and read every one we got our hands on, which was around 5 out of 21. So I have no idea what happened to Laura's family after she left the prairie other than the tidbits I've gathered from various episodes, the titles of the other books and the internet bios I've read. I had to fill in the gaps with context clues and a revamping of a quick bio. I didn't remember Grace and I was wondering about the brother I thought I'd remember. I was disappointed that the show took liberties with Mary's blindness and both surprised and not surprised no one was eaten. This book is a topic I have never been fond of. I don't like to read about people who are isolated and trying to survive, it's why I never finished Hatchet, have a love/hate relationship with The Cay and don't understand why people loved Island of the Blue Dolphins. All that to say, I knew this would be a dud going it, but it still beats reading Winter's Garden so I did it for the bingo. All in all it was a good story, not one I'd read again or recommend to others, but it is one I wish my kids would have read because it really would have be an insightful thought to look upon during the Winter Storm of 2021 in southeast Texas.
Recommend to others?: Yes and No. I recommend this book to those with children as a family read, those who love Historical Fiction, and those who lack appreciation for modern conveniences. I don't recommend it for general entertainment.
This book was more mature and suspenseful than the others. I love how this series grows with Laura. Very well done. I wonder if kids pick up on that or if they just like the story regardless of how mature it is. It’s a sign of good writing, though, that there is so much for adults to get out of these books.
Kai is very excited to read this. Every time Almanzo was in the story I would tell him what was going on. He can’t wait for them to get together. Haha. It’s fun to experience this great series with him. And just so I remember Almanzo is a small character in this book until the end when he saves the day. It’s still mostly about the Ingles family. Laura and Almanzo do cross paths a few times, but not much of a friendship as of yet.
Kai is very excited to read this. Every time Almanzo was in the story I would tell him what was going on. He can’t wait for them to get together. Haha. It’s fun to experience this great series with him. And just so I remember Almanzo is a small character in this book until the end when he saves the day. It’s still mostly about the Ingles family. Laura and Almanzo do cross paths a few times, but not much of a friendship as of yet.
I've always enjoyed the later Little House books more than the early ones. The Long Winter was always one of my favorites as a kid, and it continues to be now as I re-read the series. There were bits I had forgotten about, but much of the story felt very familiar even though it's been probably 15-20 years since I've read them. I can't wait to keep going next month with the next one!
A classic story of family, hardship, and perseverance. Not very happy, but one of my favorites of the series.
As a Minnesotan, I cannot resist a story about surviving a brutal winter! While all of the books in this series are engaging, this one is a truly gripping page-turner. Not only did the Ingalls face what sounds to be an apocalyptic set of winter storms, they did it without reliable access to heat sources and food. It's an amazing tale, if hard to read sometimes -- at one point, the family is subsisting on little more than bread and water, and Laura can barely concentrate or stay awake. In spite of the hardship, there are still many charming family scenes, and Laura always finds silver linings and moments of happiness.
I read this book to fulfil the goal read a book with one of the four seasons in the title- I've been trying for a while now to finish this book series from my childhood. suprisingly it has brought no strong feelings of nostalgia or pleasure. it is a good book. i have nothing unpleasant to say, but i have nothing that stands out to me either. just a nice read.
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This story can get depressing since there is so much cold darkness and disaster and privation. But man triumphs over nature, and I love how the Ingalls family support and encourage one another even in the difficult times. A wonderful story, beautifully written and very compelling!
Throughout the winter hardships, Laura and Mary study together so that Laura can become a teacher to earn enough money to send Mary to college. But eventually their minds are so dulled with the constant snow and wind that they can't study anymore. They are starving and exhausted, so no wonder their minds are sluggish. But they never stop singing! Even after their father can't get his numb fingers to play the violin anymore, they still sing hymns and encourage each other through song.
I like how this book gives us some of the scenes from Almanzo Wilder's point of view. We hear about his precious seed wheat, and see his courage as he travels through the prairie searching for food for the town. He is a very strong character with a memorable personality.
Throughout the winter hardships, Laura and Mary study together so that Laura can become a teacher to earn enough money to send Mary to college. But eventually their minds are so dulled with the constant snow and wind that they can't study anymore. They are starving and exhausted, so no wonder their minds are sluggish. But they never stop singing! Even after their father can't get his numb fingers to play the violin anymore, they still sing hymns and encourage each other through song.
I like how this book gives us some of the scenes from Almanzo Wilder's point of view. We hear about his precious seed wheat, and see his courage as he travels through the prairie searching for food for the town. He is a very strong character with a memorable personality.
What is it about?
This is book 6 in the series and Laura and her family must survive a long, cold, hard winter.
Was it good?
It was in keeping with the rest of the Little House series. (I enjoyed it.) It seemed like Laura got a bit depressed during the endless hard winter months which made the whole book feel more depressing than the others. And yet, the family still worked together and proved how love and determination can overcome almost any hardship. It is a worthy addition to the series.
Little House in the Big Woods - 4/5 Panthers
Little House on the Prairie - 5/5 Papooses
Farmer Boy - Did Not Read (Almanzo Wilder Story)
On the Banks of Plum Creek - 5/5 Christmas Candles
By the Shores of Silver Lake - 4/5 Horses
The Long Winter - 4/5 Blizzards
Little Town on the Prairie
These Happy Golden Years
The First Four Years
This is book 6 in the series and Laura and her family must survive a long, cold, hard winter.
Was it good?
It was in keeping with the rest of the Little House series. (I enjoyed it.) It seemed like Laura got a bit depressed during the endless hard winter months which made the whole book feel more depressing than the others. And yet, the family still worked together and proved how love and determination can overcome almost any hardship. It is a worthy addition to the series.
Little House in the Big Woods - 4/5 Panthers
Little House on the Prairie - 5/5 Papooses
Farmer Boy - Did Not Read (Almanzo Wilder Story)
On the Banks of Plum Creek - 5/5 Christmas Candles
By the Shores of Silver Lake - 4/5 Horses
The Long Winter - 4/5 Blizzards
Little Town on the Prairie
These Happy Golden Years
The First Four Years