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mistressviolet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a great rendition of Victorian literature. I wasn't aware this was a modern book until after I finished reading it.
A compelling and heartfelt story that is centered around two orphaned siblings. Tender and touching. A testament to family and a celebration of the Christmas spirit.
A compelling and heartfelt story that is centered around two orphaned siblings. Tender and touching. A testament to family and a celebration of the Christmas spirit.
knits4sanity's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Lucy is terrified that her little sister, Glory, will die of the sickness that is infecting everyone at the orphan's home. After several children die, Lucy decides that they have to escape. It would be better to live penniless and hungry on the streets than be exposed to the sickness. In the midst of the winter cold, Lucy cheers her little sister with stories of a beautiful doll, Morning Glory, until one day they find an old doll among the trash of the river.
This was such a sweet story! I really loved the close relationship between the two sisters. They are so affectionate and generous to each other. They learn to be resilient on the streets and they are willing to do any honest work to earn a few pennies.
I felt like the plot took too much time with the scenes of the girls on the streets, and not enough time with other parts of the story. I would have appreciated a little more development with the latter portion of the story and the supporting characters that they meet later on. The connections that the girls forge with some of those characters felt a little rushed.
The writing style is enchanting! I love the little details in each scene that make the story come alive.
This was such a sweet story! I really loved the close relationship between the two sisters. They are so affectionate and generous to each other. They learn to be resilient on the streets and they are willing to do any honest work to earn a few pennies.
I felt like the plot took too much time with the scenes of the girls on the streets, and not enough time with other parts of the story. I would have appreciated a little more development with the latter portion of the story and the supporting characters that they meet later on. The connections that the girls forge with some of those characters felt a little rushed.
The writing style is enchanting! I love the little details in each scene that make the story come alive.
megzv06's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
michaela002's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Very minor content warnings, but part of the book is about life in a workhouse and then on the streets of London in the 1800s, so there are a lot of people/children dying from a fever that sweeps through the area. There is also talk about the death of parents as many of the children in the workhouse are orphans. The headmistress of the workhouse is not nice, but I don't think there is any abuse that happens (that I can recall). But overall, the book has a happy ending and is a warm and cozy read.samanthapearl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
faithfullymoonstruck's review
4.0
Picked this up for the Oh What Fun Readathon prompt of a middle grade holiday read! I usually can’t concentrate enough to listen to audio Books, but this one was short so thought I’d give it a try, and it sounded good (and it was the only format available from my library). I am glad I did...it was quite enjoyable. The narrators accent also really helped to put me into place, there in historic England!
meghan's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading this in...maybe 5th grade and absolutely loving it. It must be good because it was certainly a book that some parts still stick clearly in my memory and I think about sometimes, and I haven't read it in six years.