jessmilward's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sammy_'s review against another edition
4.0
This was the first Famous Five book I ever read (yes, I started with book 2...) and will always be one of my favourites. It’s unusual for a Famous Five book in that the Five don’t travel anywhere, but all the action takes place inside Kirin Cottage over Christmas while the family are snowed in, giving it a sort of ‘cabin fever’ feel. A new tutor charms all of the grown ups and children, just as strange things behind to happen... and only George seems to see the truth. it’s essentially as close to a psychological thriller as our Enid got.
The only thing which surprised me, upon adult reading, was everybody’s cavalier attitude towards Timmy the dog, who is made to live outside for several days during a snowstorm, to punish George, which everybody seems to be morally fine with, even after Timmy starts to develop a bad cough. After several chapters of this the book had me shouting ‘JUST LET THE BLOOMING DOG INSIDE’ As with any Enid Blyton book, you’ll find the odd attitude or two that is of its time.
The only thing which surprised me, upon adult reading, was everybody’s cavalier attitude towards Timmy the dog, who is made to live outside for several days during a snowstorm, to punish George, which everybody seems to be morally fine with, even after Timmy starts to develop a bad cough. After several chapters of this the book had me shouting ‘JUST LET THE BLOOMING DOG INSIDE’ As with any Enid Blyton book, you’ll find the odd attitude or two that is of its time.
koko09's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Immensely readable book, and I loved George and Timmy’s characterisation in this one. Excellent read.
__wander_inpages_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
5.0
kirstym25's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
varshiniramaraj's review against another edition
5.0
I actually remembered parts of this book. It's really interesting for me to think about what I remember vs what's new to me. Also, this is going to end up being 21 books in 3 days, at the pace I'm going through it.
multidimensionalsock's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crazysecondname's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
wenn ich 10 jahre wäre wärens 5 sterne aber leider bin ich 29 und fand einige dinge zu offensichtlich.
also eigentlich fand ichs super kacke von den jungs dass sie george an sich verstanden haben aber dann trotzdem den herrn roland so nett fanden like wer is euch wichtiger eure freundin oder so n dämlicher erwachsener
wichtigste ist dass ich mich noch sehr gut an den geheimgang erinnern konnte und ich seit ich das damals zum ersten mal gelesen hab mir immer gewünscht hab auchmal in nem haus mit geheimgang zu leben... bisher hab ichs noch nich geschafft :(
also eigentlich fand ichs super kacke von den jungs dass sie george an sich verstanden haben aber dann trotzdem den herrn roland so nett fanden like wer is euch wichtiger eure freundin oder so n dämlicher erwachsener
wichtigste ist dass ich mich noch sehr gut an den geheimgang erinnern konnte und ich seit ich das damals zum ersten mal gelesen hab mir immer gewünscht hab auchmal in nem haus mit geheimgang zu leben... bisher hab ichs noch nich geschafft :(
dixiet's review against another edition
3.0
3-1/2 stars. These books are fun and I enjoy the characters, especially fierce "George".