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A review by protoman21
Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt
4.0
I feel like this book has become unfortunately dated in a way that takes away from the books relatability. Some stories transcend time and generations, but others have their strongest impact only during a certain era. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy elements of this story, but I just don't think kids act or think this way anymore, and they never will again.
I did enjoy how Julie's relationship with her aunt changed throughout the story and how she grew to appreciate the sacrifice that her aunt made by taking her in. This is something that kids today could benefit from seeing, but I'm not sure that they could actually see how their own selfish behavior mimics Julie's since their worlds are so vastly different.
I did enjoy how Julie's relationship with her aunt changed throughout the story and how she grew to appreciate the sacrifice that her aunt made by taking her in. This is something that kids today could benefit from seeing, but I'm not sure that they could actually see how their own selfish behavior mimics Julie's since their worlds are so vastly different.