A review by peachypenny
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I find Sara Crewe to be a bit annoying, as there is little character development— after all she is repeatedly said to be perfect and well mannered throughout the book. No character development, period-typical (but not excusable) racism, and classism that makes the book ‘icky’. Nevertheless, I love the bit where Sara pretends and describes what could be: Magic. A few good quotes and a classic orphan finding home makes for a good ending however.
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