bjhg5053's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
byrdy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
For me, any book that manages to make me laugh and cry and inspire me deserves 5 stars. I'm not sure how I did not happen upon this before. It just goes to show what kind of value and impact one life can have on its community.
mariadavo's review against another edition
4.0
For such a short book, I felt like it very well said a lot in the simplest of ways. Mr. Chips, thought to have died and lived alone, had actually been part of a family made up of hundreds of boys. And exactly that was what made his life, exempt of any adventures such as riding an airplane, pretty well-rounded in the end.
imyerhero's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wonderful little pick up and read book. Mr. Chips represents the type of teacher everyone hopes to get – caring and funny. He also doesn’t skimp on the education, with tough standards and no allowance for slacking. This is a great heartfelt read on the Victorian era schooling as it was brutally thrust into the horrors of World War I and how one man dealt with it as he watched boys he loved die and tried to preserve the school he’d come to love. I can see how this could be made into a wonderful movie, and I can’t wait to watch it.
sfaustine's review against another edition
5.0
A classic story - the kind you never knew you didn't know... until you read it and feel like you've known it for ever. Readable and wise, heartfelt and sincere.
ashleyhoss820's review against another edition
4.0
This book was ridiculously sweet and a lovely story about a beloved school master. I completely understand why this book is an enduring classic. If you need a palate-cleansing, feel-good, nostalgia-inducing tale then this book is perfect! It's perfect anyway. Read it. (Most Popular Book of 1934)
vinniemann's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for a Male teenager. Heart warming story of a teacher.
allegraanne's review against another edition
5.0
Good read. Nothing fancy. Not brilliant. Just really, really good.
horrorqueen's review against another edition
5.0
A simple, beautiful and very moving tale of a life well-lived. This short novel takes us through the key and defining moments, along with the touching, everyday life of Mr. Chips, giving us a memorable character who sparkles with life. Despite the short length of this work, finishing the book makes you feel as though you've lived Mr. Chips' whole life with him, a magnificent feat. I'm not shamed to admit that I did shed a few tears too; this is a heartfelt novel which simply exposes the beauty and poignancy of life. Highly recommended.