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kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
The Plaza Hotel will always be one of my favorite places. Its stunning and holds a lot of NYC history. This story Eloise, a spunky little girl who likes in NYC and her adventures with her best friend, Nanny is like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody for little kids. This will always be my favorite. Eloise holds a special place in my heart.
mindyb33's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
A fun children’s book that brilliantly shows the playful, creative, imagination of a young girl.
loves_nurse's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
For my past self, a little girl not allowed to be free spirited and imaginative who loved and adored Eliose's brave boldnes and for the adult me who would grow tiresome of her antics if I had to take care of her, this is a fun book of the adventures of Eliose!
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
5.0
How have a never read this? Also I guess I didn’t realize it’s been around since 1955!
tracie_nicole's review against another edition
3.0
Eloise annoys me. There was wayyy too much text to keep me engaged.
Definitely a warning against absentee parenting.
Definitely a warning against absentee parenting.
librariandest's review against another edition
3.0
Recently my husband and daughter watched the Disney movie "Eloise at the Plaza" while I was at work. I realized that I hadn't read Eloise in forever, so I got it from the library to refresh my memory. I was surprised by how long and rambling it is. I remembered Eloise as spoiled and obnoxious, but I forgot how the text of the book is like stream-of-consciousness poetry. It doesn't feel like it's really for young children. My 7yo only wanted to look at the pictures and pick out certain notable phrases like "my mostly companion."
Does this deserve to be a classic? It's certainly remarkable for the audacity of the main character. She's not really likable, but I have sympathy for her. She doesn't go to school or have friends or see her mother. She is not a rascal with a heart of gold. She is pure id.
In a way, this book reminds me of Lord of the Flies.
Does this deserve to be a classic? It's certainly remarkable for the audacity of the main character. She's not really likable, but I have sympathy for her. She doesn't go to school or have friends or see her mother. She is not a rascal with a heart of gold. She is pure id.
In a way, this book reminds me of Lord of the Flies.