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wanderingstories's review against another edition
4.0
Das Doppelte Lottchen ist witzig, amüsant und unterhaltsam.
Aber es zeigt auch wie Kinder denken und besonders über (ihre) Eltern. Und diese Kinder hier sind viel reifer als ihr tatsächliches Alter! Ich mag die Geschichte und werde auf jeden Fall mehr von Erich Kästner lesen.
Aber es zeigt auch wie Kinder denken und besonders über (ihre) Eltern. Und diese Kinder hier sind viel reifer als ihr tatsächliches Alter! Ich mag die Geschichte und werde auf jeden Fall mehr von Erich Kästner lesen.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
I recently wondered if Hollywood really came up with the premise of The Parent Trap independently, or if the movies were based on a book I'd never heard of. A short Google search later, I found out. This book, which was originally published in Germany in 1949, pioneered the brilliant premise.
I read this translated edition on Open Library, and I enjoyed it very much. The story was amusing, and I liked recognizing parts that were familiar from the movies and experiencing aspects of the story that were totally different, based on both the author's different ideas of how to unfold the story and the characters' different cultural context. I really enjoyed this, and I'm glad that my lack of confidence in Hollywood's originality led me to discover that it exists!
I read this translated edition on Open Library, and I enjoyed it very much. The story was amusing, and I liked recognizing parts that were familiar from the movies and experiencing aspects of the story that were totally different, based on both the author's different ideas of how to unfold the story and the characters' different cultural context. I really enjoyed this, and I'm glad that my lack of confidence in Hollywood's originality led me to discover that it exists!
josxphinchen's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
dimitriana333's review against another edition
4.0
A great, very enjoyable read. The story alternates between Lottie's experience with her father and Luise's experience with her mother, as they both have the newfound experience of getting to know the parent they each had never known. This one is a bit more interesting than the Disney adaptation in the sense that their ultimate aim is not actually to try and get their parents back together (which is what eventually ends up happening), but to meet the parent they each never knew!
I found this a very short and quick, yet engaging read. It was able to give us the insight of two girls who had lived most of their lives so far with only one parent, and without knowing they had a sibling, let alone a twin!
This book also teaches us and shows us the very important value of family, especially by the end of the novel. I loved the way the father got rid of the ''stepmother-to-be'' (Irene Gerlach) by a very quick-witted quote in the book (read the book to find out!). It showed devotion to his family and that he was actually glad to have his family back. We can see this as his family comes back together, he starts to change, and for the better.
One of my favourite parts to explore and engage in within the story were the girls' teachers finding out indirectly that their students are not who they used to be and suspect something peculiar, especially Lottie's teacher. I also liked Irene Gerlach's ''wicked-stepmother'' development, even up to the point where Ludwig breaks it to her that he is not interested anymore.
A well deserved 4stars - only reason I cut one off is because I prefer the Disney adaptation a bit more!
I found this a very short and quick, yet engaging read. It was able to give us the insight of two girls who had lived most of their lives so far with only one parent, and without knowing they had a sibling, let alone a twin!
This book also teaches us and shows us the very important value of family, especially by the end of the novel. I loved the way the father got rid of the ''stepmother-to-be'' (Irene Gerlach) by a very quick-witted quote in the book (read the book to find out!). It showed devotion to his family and that he was actually glad to have his family back. We can see this as his family comes back together, he starts to change, and for the better.
One of my favourite parts to explore and engage in within the story were the girls' teachers finding out indirectly that their students are not who they used to be and suspect something peculiar, especially Lottie's teacher. I also liked Irene Gerlach's ''wicked-stepmother'' development, even up to the point where Ludwig breaks it to her that he is not interested anymore.
A well deserved 4stars - only reason I cut one off is because I prefer the Disney adaptation a bit more!
aotora's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I remember watching all the versions of this movie and enjoying them - so when I learned that they are based on a book I simply had to read that book - and it was one of the better books written for kids. I loved the characters, loved the story and whilst the story is different than in the movies most of the things are kept the same making the movies a fairly close adaptation. I loved the twins, wasn't a huge fan of the father but he gets redeemed in the end - and I love that this book also touches on things like poverty and kids being forced to grow up way too fast because of poverty.It's a great book with great story and great characters.
_bydbach_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
_arieh's review against another edition
1.0
Diesen Buch ist sooooooo langweilig, ist es wirklich nicht für mich. Ich werde nicht das auslesen.
Die Sprache war ok für A2/B1-Niveau Deutsch Lernende und könnte ich vllt 60% verstandan
Die Sprache war ok für A2/B1-Niveau Deutsch Lernende und könnte ich vllt 60% verstandan
stacieh's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0