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kailey_luminouslibro 's review for:
The Long Winter
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
This story can get depressing since there is so much cold darkness and disaster and privation. But man triumphs over nature, and I love how the Ingalls family support and encourage one another even in the difficult times. A wonderful story, beautifully written and very compelling!
Throughout the winter hardships, Laura and Mary study together so that Laura can become a teacher to earn enough money to send Mary to college. But eventually their minds are so dulled with the constant snow and wind that they can't study anymore. They are starving and exhausted, so no wonder their minds are sluggish. But they never stop singing! Even after their father can't get his numb fingers to play the violin anymore, they still sing hymns and encourage each other through song.
I like how this book gives us some of the scenes from Almanzo Wilder's point of view. We hear about his precious seed wheat, and see his courage as he travels through the prairie searching for food for the town. He is a very strong character with a memorable personality.
Throughout the winter hardships, Laura and Mary study together so that Laura can become a teacher to earn enough money to send Mary to college. But eventually their minds are so dulled with the constant snow and wind that they can't study anymore. They are starving and exhausted, so no wonder their minds are sluggish. But they never stop singing! Even after their father can't get his numb fingers to play the violin anymore, they still sing hymns and encourage each other through song.
I like how this book gives us some of the scenes from Almanzo Wilder's point of view. We hear about his precious seed wheat, and see his courage as he travels through the prairie searching for food for the town. He is a very strong character with a memorable personality.