Reviews

Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff

cari1268's review

4.0

I wasn't expecting this book to be a short story. This was a huge bummer as I was on a long drive while listening to it. I was entertained but this wasn't something that will stick with me.

3.5 Stars

caitfoges's review

4.0

Simply lovely ❤️

greenogal's review against another edition

3.0

Check out my review of this book at:
http://shannonsbookbag.blogspot.com/2011/11/pictures-of-hollis-woods-giff.html

nssutton's review

3.0

read for MFC. liked the way it handled non-traditional families and what life might actually be like for trouble children.

akristinab's review

3.0

Cute, interesting story.

jennutley's review

4.0

This is a pretty little book. It reads like a literary Newbery award winner. Our heroine is a talented, neglected girl who needs a home and family. Pretty typical for the genre.

sashacamille's review

emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can see so clearly why this was my favorite book when I was younger and after rereading it I can say that it holds up in my brain. I forgot about the second half of the book, I think it's funny I held onto the story and the sadness but not the happy ending; I don't really know what that means.

jameyanne's review

4.0

I really liked this. My one complaint is I kept getting the cat and the boy mixed up.

collpom's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

I read this book as a kid and wanted to do a reread before gifting to a niece. It definitely holds up! I listened to the audio this time. 

serenastrike's review

4.0

A short but sweet read. Hollis reminded me of a student I had just this past year. The foster care system is so broken. This book did a great job of depicting that. It also showed how foster kids really do react to stress and trauma. It’s a beautiful story that is both sad and hopeful. Recommended for people who like coming-of-age and uplifting stories.