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readandnap 's review for:
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Like many others, I noticed the similarities between this book and Anne of Green Gables, but I don't think this one was written quite as well in some ways. This book had some beautiful imagery as we were exposed to the fanciful world that Rebecca lived in compared to those around her. However, sometimes we were told what happened instead of shown, which prevents the reader feeling truly immersed in the book. I adored the relationships that Rebecca had with the Cobbs and her Aunt Jane, but I wish that we had gotten better descriptions of the moments that they shared, and that she shared with others like her best friend Emma Jane so that I could feel the power of their ties more strongly while reading.
Also, the inclusion of the Mr. Aladdin as a future potential love interest who met Rebecca at 10 when he was 30 or 40 sours the book as a whole, and is rather unnecessary since Rebecca has no interest towards romance (mostly) throughout the whole book.
Plus the ending wraps up in a slightly lacking way, where the reader could have benefited from witnessing the final interaction between Rebecca and her aunt before we get those final thoughts about looking towards the future. Plus we never get to see what this bright young lady really wants to do with hers.
Also, the inclusion of the Mr. Aladdin as a future potential love interest who met Rebecca at 10 when he was 30 or 40 sours the book as a whole, and is rather unnecessary since Rebecca has no interest towards romance (mostly) throughout the whole book.
Plus the ending wraps up in a slightly lacking way, where the reader could have benefited from witnessing the final interaction between Rebecca and her aunt before we get those final thoughts about looking towards the future. Plus we never get to see what this bright young lady really wants to do with hers.