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A review by amibunk
The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie by Wendy McClure
3.0
There are several things I enjoyed about this book. First, anyone who can immediately call to mind all those details from the Little House series is aces, in my opinion. I love knowing that I am not the only Laura Ingalls Wilder obsessed person out there. Also, I enjoyed Wendy McClure's easy-like-Sunday-morning writing. It was simple and engaging, without trying to be too humorous or cutesy.
Frankly, if the book would have simply been about describing her love for all things Laura and the trips she took to the various historical sites, I would have given this book four stars. However, at various points, the author seemed to feel compelled to make this book into a wide, sweeping, learning experience. The trouble came when I couldn't seem to understand exactly what she was searching for. Then end, especially, seemed ill-fitted to me. I don't really see how this year or so fascination with Laura tied into accepting the loss of her mother.
Still, if you love Laura and her books, you just might enjoy yourself with this novel.
Frankly, if the book would have simply been about describing her love for all things Laura and the trips she took to the various historical sites, I would have given this book four stars. However, at various points, the author seemed to feel compelled to make this book into a wide, sweeping, learning experience. The trouble came when I couldn't seem to understand exactly what she was searching for. Then end, especially, seemed ill-fitted to me. I don't really see how this year or so fascination with Laura tied into accepting the loss of her mother.
Still, if you love Laura and her books, you just might enjoy yourself with this novel.