A review by booksny
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

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

4.0

I read this a decade ago and while I couldn't recall the exact content or what my impression of it was, I remembered that

Judy ends up in a romantic relationship with her benefactor in the end

. Thus, I was a bit worried that the power dynamics between the two would be problematic - and indeed, there were a few moments where I wasn't keen on DLL taking advantage of Judy confiding in him to dictate what Judy could or couldn't do. However, it was saved by Judy's character - she was good at asserting her boundaries and expectations - as well as the fact that DLL respected her enough and didn't put financial pressure on Judy when his wishes were thwarted. This, I appreciate the skill required to take the older, well connected male raising a younger, vulnerable woman trope and develop it into a decently balanced relationship for the period it was set in