A review by the_sentimentality_of_books
What Katy Did Next by Susan Coolidge

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I come back to this book because I read it when I was little so it is a comfortable read for me. However, there are so many things that annoy me: The superiority of little Amy Ashe who complains most of time that she is in Europe; Katy's sanctimonious behaviour; even Mr Carr who knows better than Katy (who of course humbly wonders at his wisdom instead of ever even questioning him). Mrs Ashe who is generous, has designs upon Katy and candidly admits her feelings for people, and Rose Red are the reconciling points to this book for me.
The romance could reconcile me to the book. At least it means we see some character development in Lieutenant Worthington, instead of the unforgiving character repeatedness that becomes stale in everyone else.
Although it was a modern and feminist book for its day, it does not hit the mark now.