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miffy4real's review against another edition
3.0
a good biography is hard to find! this one had some shining moments but not all of it, Louise was a very cool person.
kemmer's review against another edition
4.0
(Audio version) I haven't re-read Harriet the Spy for a long time, but I have to after listening to this. A too-short but astonishing life, with walk-ons from lots of familiar names.
kittey2ng's review against another edition
4.0
Loved Harriet as a kid but never knew anything of the author. As a kid pictured her as a frumpy middle aged woman so this was a delight. Well written. Like first half better second half got a little bogged down. Don’t know if it’s because it was audio and maybe I wasn’t always paying attention but it wasn’t always clear to me how much time had passed or how old she was? Overall excellent book especially for Harriet fans.
mschrock8's review against another edition
2.0
I had hoped to be more entertained by this book / this author since I have always been a fan of Harriett the Spy.
"She quit wrapping and beribboning gifts after just a few weeks to throw herself into the production of seasonal greeting cards. She illustrated Christmas carols with linolem-cut images . . . " Yes, please.
"She quit wrapping and beribboning gifts after just a few weeks to throw herself into the production of seasonal greeting cards. She illustrated Christmas carols with linolem-cut images . . . " Yes, please.
taterbaby26's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
This is a comprehensive look at the life of Louis Fitzhugh, the author of Harriet the Spy, a children's novel that broke new ground in children's literature and helped change the children's book industry for the better.
janaaier's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured this book. I found the details of Louise Fitzhugh's life and relationships fascinating and inspiring. I found the story well researched and presented a memorable, beautiful portrait. I feel like this will be one of my favourite books for a while.
renaplays's review against another edition
4.0
Sensational life story and context for Harriet the Spy. Entertaining, gossipy, insightful. Now off to read Harriet.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
3.0
I was intrigued by this book because while I have heard of Harriet the Spy, I have never read the book. I always love learning about authors and what their life was like and how they came to create their famous works and I now want to read the book that helped girls realize that they do not have to fit into a mold of what society thinks they should do and be in life.
Louise Fitzhugh led an interesting life and I felt like she never quite figured out where she fit in, or if she fit in at all. Her family appeared to be dysfunctional, but then what family isn't today? Louise liked to have fun and didn't let anyone bring her down, or at least that is my impression. She had dreams of what she wanted for her life, and it wasn't to live in Tennessee. Rather, New York and Paris were two locations that called to her.
This book is very detailed about Louise, her writing, her art, and her family. There is a section that shares how her parents met and their relationship, however brief, and how that impacted Louise growing up. I felt that the book was well researched with all of the footnotes. Most of the information came from family and friends since Louise rarely gave interviews, but I felt like the details gave us an insight into her travels through life and love.
This is not a quick read and sometimes I felt like there was too much information, but I can imagine it was hard to know what to keep and what to leave out.
Overall we give it 3 paws up.
Louise Fitzhugh led an interesting life and I felt like she never quite figured out where she fit in, or if she fit in at all. Her family appeared to be dysfunctional, but then what family isn't today? Louise liked to have fun and didn't let anyone bring her down, or at least that is my impression. She had dreams of what she wanted for her life, and it wasn't to live in Tennessee. Rather, New York and Paris were two locations that called to her.
This book is very detailed about Louise, her writing, her art, and her family. There is a section that shares how her parents met and their relationship, however brief, and how that impacted Louise growing up. I felt that the book was well researched with all of the footnotes. Most of the information came from family and friends since Louise rarely gave interviews, but I felt like the details gave us an insight into her travels through life and love.
This is not a quick read and sometimes I felt like there was too much information, but I can imagine it was hard to know what to keep and what to leave out.
Overall we give it 3 paws up.
readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
Insert The Good Place *messy bench gif* here.
Dang, those midcentury queers were wild times. I need a bio of Marijane Meaker YESTERDAY.
Dang, those midcentury queers were wild times. I need a bio of Marijane Meaker YESTERDAY.