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A review by langwidere
Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy by Jean Webster
the central romance of daddy long legs has soured a bit with age, i think, but i didn’t find that it took away from my enjoyment of the book. i like epistolary novels to begin with, & found the plot charming. judy is a great, fully realized character & very fun. i honestly find the romance still works for me, especially since it’s not a huge part of the story.
i can see how dear enemy has aged even more poorly—there are subjects it touches upon that daddy long legs does not, and as such we’re forced to contend with its early 20th century-ness. honestly i just think it’s less strong of a book. sequels usually are? main characters less likable, plot not exactly gripping, themes muddled. still had a great time broadly speaking even as parts of it made me a bit uncomfortable. fun lil bedtime read.
i can see how dear enemy has aged even more poorly—there are subjects it touches upon that daddy long legs does not, and as such we’re forced to contend with its early 20th century-ness. honestly i just think it’s less strong of a book. sequels usually are? main characters less likable, plot not exactly gripping, themes muddled. still had a great time broadly speaking even as parts of it made me a bit uncomfortable. fun lil bedtime read.