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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
This is a slice-of-life, character-driven story with a low-stake plot. The story is predictable and has a chill vibe as Rebecca adjusts to life in Sunnybrook Farm and interacts with people who have mostly good intentions. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Anne of Green Gables have a lot of similarities.
Rebecca is a likeable and delightful main character. No one can escape her unique and charming personality. However, the author tries too hard to make Rebecca different from other girls, by portraying other girls in a negative light.
The characters are undeveloped and unmemorable. My favourite character in this book is Aunt Miranda. She might be one-note, but her grumpiness is endearing.
There is a weird romantic subplot, but, thankfully, it's a small part of the story. I know this book is written in a different time, but the romance is creepy and I'm so glad it doesn't go anywhere.
This book is a product of its time, so there's racism, discrimination and Christianity being used to promote the white saviour complex.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm has a strong beginning, but fizzles out towards the end. The ending is rushed and there's no resolution.
This is a quaint, calming and cosy read, but I wasn't emotionally invested in the story.
Rebecca is a likeable and delightful main character. No one can escape her unique and charming personality. However, the author tries too hard to make Rebecca different from other girls, by portraying other girls in a negative light.
The characters are undeveloped and unmemorable. My favourite character in this book is Aunt Miranda. She might be one-note, but her grumpiness is endearing.
Spoiler
However, I didn't feel any emotions when she passed away.There is a weird romantic subplot, but, thankfully, it's a small part of the story. I know this book is written in a different time, but the romance is creepy and I'm so glad it doesn't go anywhere.
Spoiler
I get Rebecca's childhood crushing, but why in the world is Mr. Adam Ladd romantically interested in a school child?This book is a product of its time, so there's racism, discrimination and Christianity being used to promote the white saviour complex.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm has a strong beginning, but fizzles out towards the end. The ending is rushed and there's no resolution.
This is a quaint, calming and cosy read, but I wasn't emotionally invested in the story.