A review by lauren_shilling
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I adore this book. Technically this is a reread, but I'm not counting it as such since it's probably been around ten years since I read it and I'd forgotten all about it until I saw it in a bookstore one day and decided to buy it. I am so glad that I did, because I absolutely loved this book. It was so heartfelt and sweet and beautiful, and I loved everything about it. I loved the characters, I loved the story, and I loved the writing. Sara was such an adorable kid, and her passion and talent for imagination is so admirable, and in some ways relatable. As someone who has often used imagination to get through rough patches, the way Sara relied on her ability to pretend things, such as being a princess, was familiar to me, and it was kinda validating to see that presented as a coping mechanism that not only works, but can be encouraged. Sara was also very resilient, which I also really loved. She was so strong and was always caring and kind, even when she was shown so little kindness herself. I really loved this book, and I would high recommend it to readers of all ages who love to read about the joys and power of imagination!
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