sarahthornton's review against another edition
3.0
Weirdest fanfiction ever.
Kit Pearson has always been enamoured of Emily Carr and this imagining of her childhood is gorgeous.
Kit Pearson has always been enamoured of Emily Carr and this imagining of her childhood is gorgeous.
dried_mangoes's review
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
sapphire_mayo's review against another edition
3.0
This was a sweet fictional story starring Victoria's very own Emily Carr as a nine year old child, as well as her fictional thirteen year old neighbor, Kitty. It takes place over one day and goes back and forth between the two's perspectives. Both are going through troubling times, and both have a bit of a tendency to lash out, despite their desire to be liked by the other (as this day was the first time they met).
Kit Pearson's writing always brings me right back to when I was in elementary school, she really has a gift for reminding us of what little girls are really like and how they really feel; at least how I did. The yearning to be wild and to say, "heck with all of these rules!" but also the need to impress the grown-ups around us with how proper and mature we can be.
I will say, as far as the other books I've read by her, this one didn't amaze me as much and I didn't get as emotionally attached to the characters as I usually do. I was missing that lovely cry I get at the end of her other books. It is still a very nice and heart-warming read, I think I might have just set myself up expecting more based off of my other favorites by her. I think if you didn't go into this expecting to cry like I did, you would appreciate it much more.
Kit Pearson's writing always brings me right back to when I was in elementary school, she really has a gift for reminding us of what little girls are really like and how they really feel; at least how I did. The yearning to be wild and to say, "heck with all of these rules!" but also the need to impress the grown-ups around us with how proper and mature we can be.
I will say, as far as the other books I've read by her, this one didn't amaze me as much and I didn't get as emotionally attached to the characters as I usually do. I was missing that lovely cry I get at the end of her other books. It is still a very nice and heart-warming read, I think I might have just set myself up expecting more based off of my other favorites by her. I think if you didn't go into this expecting to cry like I did, you would appreciate it much more.
tyheronthorn's review
3.0
This book is a look at one day in the fictionalized lives of Emily Carr and Kathleen (whose last name I can't quite remember and I don't have the book with me), who are two prominent Canadian figures. I found it interesting because it was a look at grief and it definitely showed beginnings of Emily Carr's future career. It was also a look at grief.
It's set in Victoria in the 1800s, and while I can't quite speak to historical accuracy I felt it was good. I liked the contrast between Emily and Kitty and they had very distinct characters that stand out.
Definitely a good read for Canadian kids.
It's set in Victoria in the 1800s, and while I can't quite speak to historical accuracy I felt it was good. I liked the contrast between Emily and Kitty and they had very distinct characters that stand out.
Definitely a good read for Canadian kids.
sapphire_m's review
3.0
This was a sweet fictional story starring Victoria's very own Emily Carr as a nine year old child, as well as her fictional thirteen year old neighbor, Kitty. It takes place over one day and goes back and forth between the two's perspectives. Both are going through troubling times, and both have a bit of a tendency to lash out, despite their desire to be liked by the other (as this day was the first time they met).
Kit Pearson's writing always brings me right back to when I was in elementary school, she really has a gift for reminding us of what little girls are really like and how they really feel; at least how I did. The yearning to be wild and to say, "heck with all of these rules!" but also the need to impress the grown-ups around us with how proper and mature we can be.
I will say, as far as the other books I've read by her, this one didn't amaze me as much and I didn't get as emotionally attached to the characters as I usually do. I was missing that lovely cry I get at the end of her other books. It is still a very nice and heart-warming read, I think I might have just set myself up expecting more based off of my other favorites by her. I think if you didn't go into this expecting to cry like I did, you would appreciate it much more.
Kit Pearson's writing always brings me right back to when I was in elementary school, she really has a gift for reminding us of what little girls are really like and how they really feel; at least how I did. The yearning to be wild and to say, "heck with all of these rules!" but also the need to impress the grown-ups around us with how proper and mature we can be.
I will say, as far as the other books I've read by her, this one didn't amaze me as much and I didn't get as emotionally attached to the characters as I usually do. I was missing that lovely cry I get at the end of her other books. It is still a very nice and heart-warming read, I think I might have just set myself up expecting more based off of my other favorites by her. I think if you didn't go into this expecting to cry like I did, you would appreciate it much more.
sarahthornton's review
3.0
Weirdest fanfiction ever.
Kit Pearson has always been enamoured of Emily Carr and this imagining of her childhood is gorgeous.
Kit Pearson has always been enamoured of Emily Carr and this imagining of her childhood is gorgeous.
cweichel's review
4.0
This is based on two real characters, Emily Carr and Kathleen O'Reilly. Pearson has imagined them meeting one summer day in 1881, in Victoria BC. The day is pivotal because it cements the two girls directions in life. Pearson has done an amazing job creating characters I couldn't help but admire and love. I am especially infatuated with her take on Emily Carr. For those of you who don't know of Emily Carr, she is a famous Canadian landscape painter.
thetallestpineapple's review
3.0
I didn't love this book as much as I wanted to, I was excited about the concept but it felt a bit forced.
sidbookreviews's review
4.0
A Day of Signs and Wonders is a beautiful book that provides a realistic look into the childhood of Emily Carr. Read my full review on my blog here.