megs_s's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sophward's review against another edition
4.0
Another sweet little book, but this one actually had me laughing out loud sometimes. I was really surprised.
cirquedulune's review against another edition
4.0
Always love the character development of Anna!
"We are not out to cram facts and knowledge into the girls' heads all day long, but to help them to form strong and kindly characters too."
"...out of her hurt came something worthwhile, which was to help her in many years to come."
"Malice and spite rouse such bitter feelings in others. Other faults, such as greed, irresponsibility, silliness— these arouse disgust, but are forgotten and forgiven. Spite always rankles, and is never forgotten."
"We are not out to cram facts and knowledge into the girls' heads all day long, but to help them to form strong and kindly characters too."
"...out of her hurt came something worthwhile, which was to help her in many years to come."
"Malice and spite rouse such bitter feelings in others. Other faults, such as greed, irresponsibility, silliness— these arouse disgust, but are forgotten and forgiven. Spite always rankles, and is never forgotten."
line_magnus's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cara_nm's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
alexrudd's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mandi26's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sayercaroline's review against another edition
4.0
I'd forgotten how spiteful and horrible Elsie really is ergh
martapsalvado's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this 10 years ago, I love this now, I will love this 10 years from now.