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hellonada's review against another edition
5.0
❤️
The world is so full of a number of things, I am sure we should all be as happy as kings. The world is full of happiness, and plenty to go round, if you are only willing to take the kind that comes your way.
It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones--I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy, and that is to live in the now. Not to be forever regretting the past, or anticipating the future; but to get the most that you can out of this very instant. It's like farming. You can have extensive farming and intensive farming; well, I am going to have intensive living after this. I'm going to enjoy every second, and I'm going to know I'm enjoying it while I'm enjoying it. Most people don't live, they just race. They are trying to reach some goal far away on the horizon, and in the heat of the going they get so breathless and panting that they lose all sight of the beautiful, tranquil country they are passing through; and then the first thing they know, they are old and worn out, and it doesn't make any difference whether they've reached the goal or not. I've decided to sit down by the way and pile up a lot of little happinesses.
The world is so full of a number of things, I am sure we should all be as happy as kings. The world is full of happiness, and plenty to go round, if you are only willing to take the kind that comes your way.
It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones--I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy, and that is to live in the now. Not to be forever regretting the past, or anticipating the future; but to get the most that you can out of this very instant. It's like farming. You can have extensive farming and intensive farming; well, I am going to have intensive living after this. I'm going to enjoy every second, and I'm going to know I'm enjoying it while I'm enjoying it. Most people don't live, they just race. They are trying to reach some goal far away on the horizon, and in the heat of the going they get so breathless and panting that they lose all sight of the beautiful, tranquil country they are passing through; and then the first thing they know, they are old and worn out, and it doesn't make any difference whether they've reached the goal or not. I've decided to sit down by the way and pile up a lot of little happinesses.
saramar's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
teetall4's review against another edition
4.0
Years ago my mom tried reading this to me. I was much too young to appreciate such a story. She will be pleased to know I’ve finally read Daddy-Long-Legs and thoroughly enjoyed it.
lusorrentino's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bibiran's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i grew abs from laughing, my cheeks hurt from smiling, my heart is about to explode from being filled and fed by reading this, my brain is gearing up for a nap because this scratched its corners just right.
DADDY-LONG-LEGS DESERVES!! THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES AND LITTLE WOMEN TREATMENT!! AND IT DESERVES IT YESTERDAY 🗣
DADDY-LONG-LEGS DESERVES!! THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES AND LITTLE WOMEN TREATMENT!! AND IT DESERVES IT YESTERDAY 🗣
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism and Racial slurs
whosevita's review against another edition
4.0
The letters themselves were extremely entertaining. Judy narration is filled with the optism of youth and her bold and unapologetic world view was so refreshing to read. I also thought her thoughts about socialism and women's rights were so cool to read about.
Also at first read for some reason I didn't not put two and two together that Jervis Pendleton, Julia's uncle, was in fact Judy's Jervis. Don't asks me why. I just didn't get it. So stupid. But yeah looking back at it like that I like the book a lot more. The development doesn't seem to come out of left field like it did when I didn't realise they were the same person.
It makes me want to read the book all over again, this time knowing the twist from the beginning.
Also at first read for some reason I didn't not put two and two together that Jervis Pendleton, Julia's uncle, was in fact Judy's Jervis. Don't asks me why. I just didn't get it. So stupid. But yeah looking back at it like that I like the book a lot more. The development doesn't seem to come out of left field like it did when I didn't realise they were the same person.
It makes me want to read the book all over again, this time knowing the twist from the beginning.
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the way the character expressed herself in her letters. It was fun to see her one sided relationship evolve over the 4 years and to see her mature and come to her own.
nivis's review against another edition
5.0
I was not expecting to enjoy this book so much wtf
Spoiler
Also it just occurred to me that Judy's going to be Julie's aunt which is hilarioussaraib28's review against another edition
5.0
جودي أبوت، ملهمتي الحبيبه.
خلال قراءتي للرسائل، قمت بكتابة عدة رسائل لأحبابي وأصدقائي.
هل أنا أشبه جودي لأني تربيت على الرسوم بعد مشاهدته مليون مره، أم أني شاهدته مليون مره لأنها تشبهني كثيراً؟
أجمل وأرق رسائل.
خلال قراءتي للرسائل، قمت بكتابة عدة رسائل لأحبابي وأصدقائي.
هل أنا أشبه جودي لأني تربيت على الرسوم بعد مشاهدته مليون مره، أم أني شاهدته مليون مره لأنها تشبهني كثيراً؟
أجمل وأرق رسائل.