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A review by what_ella_reads
Dear Enemy by Jean Webster
4.0
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
A couple of years ago I read "Daddy-Long-Legs," and really liked it. I hoped it's spin-off "Dear Enemy," would be just as charming.
I'm glad to say (for the most part) it is!
Sallie, like Judy, is a likeable, witty, and determined protagonist. I enjoyed seeing her grow into her role as the superintendent of the John Grier Home.
Through Sallie's letters, we get to know some of the other characters, like Dr. Enemy aka Doctor MacRae. I have to admit that their arguments were some of my favorite moments.
Through Sallie's letters we also get to see what happened to Judy and Jervis after the events in Daddy-Long-Legs, which I thought was a nice touch.
My favorite thing about this book had to be all of the humorous accounts of the accidents that happen with the children at the John Grier Home. Sallie definitely had her hands full, haha!
There was one thing I really disliked about this book and it was how it pushed eugenics. Some of the comments made about disabled people were really sad and disturbing. While I completely disagree with eugenics, I understand why it wasn't censored. This book is definitely of its time and reflects what was a relatively common opinion on genes and disabilities.
I am glad I read "Dear Enemy,". I would like to read other books by this author in the future!
A couple of years ago I read "Daddy-Long-Legs," and really liked it. I hoped it's spin-off "Dear Enemy," would be just as charming.
I'm glad to say (for the most part) it is!
Sallie, like Judy, is a likeable, witty, and determined protagonist. I enjoyed seeing her grow into her role as the superintendent of the John Grier Home.
Through Sallie's letters, we get to know some of the other characters, like Dr. Enemy aka Doctor MacRae. I have to admit that their arguments were some of my favorite moments.
Through Sallie's letters we also get to see what happened to Judy and Jervis after the events in Daddy-Long-Legs, which I thought was a nice touch.
My favorite thing about this book had to be all of the humorous accounts of the accidents that happen with the children at the John Grier Home. Sallie definitely had her hands full, haha!
There was one thing I really disliked about this book and it was how it pushed eugenics. Some of the comments made about disabled people were really sad and disturbing. While I completely disagree with eugenics, I understand why it wasn't censored. This book is definitely of its time and reflects what was a relatively common opinion on genes and disabilities.
I am glad I read "Dear Enemy,". I would like to read other books by this author in the future!