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clarkf87's review against another edition
4.0
Felicity was my favorite out of The American Girls Collection because we shared such a similar name. My review is based off my childhood.
readbookswithbecca's review against another edition
3.0
Turns out I remember NOTHING about reading these books as a child. Maybe I skipped her?
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Minor: Slavery
eupomene's review against another edition
3.0
I had a blast reading this -- I don't know what took me so long (I admit I bought my Felicity doll some years ago). I went to school in Williamsburg, at the College of William & Mary, so much of this was a trip down memory lane.
I know these are written on a formula and are meant to sell dolls, but the setting is charming and the history is accurate. I've got the books on Kit, Molly, and Samantha also waiting for my daughter, but this one will have the doll also waiting with it. She's my favorite. Wish they'd make a movie for this one.
I know these are written on a formula and are meant to sell dolls, but the setting is charming and the history is accurate. I've got the books on Kit, Molly, and Samantha also waiting for my daughter, but this one will have the doll also waiting with it. She's my favorite. Wish they'd make a movie for this one.
booktothepointe's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful historical JFic — this one about pre revolutionary life in Williamsburg. I enjoyed the intro to the revolution, tho the gloss over the slave issue was disappointing (Felicity’s family owns a few). It was also a reminder that there’s more ways to participate in a revolution or movement aside from fighting
Also, my sweet animal lover thoroughly enjoyed the rescue of Penny the horse
Also, my sweet animal lover thoroughly enjoyed the rescue of Penny the horse
toad_maiden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was a bit hot and cold on these stories. I really liked Felicity's character growth throughout the books (especially as she starts out particularly strong-headed and selfish), and I enjoyed the material detail throughout. However, I felt that some of the handling of social conditions was problematic (especially as relates to slavery), and I did find a few factual errors that were distracting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Colonisation and Death
Minor: Blood, Alcohol, Alcoholism, War, Slavery, and Pregnancy
While this book isn't explicit about the conditions of slavery in colonial America, the lack of address in this book is quite troubling.catherinepbartnikgmailcom's review against another edition
5.0
Felicity could definitely kick all of the other american girls' asses.
baileymw's review against another edition
one of four of my american dolls. good times.