Reviews

Summer Term at St Clare's by Enid Blyton

almondcookies's review

2.0

My opinions on this book are similar to my opinions on [b:The O'Sullivan Twins|735695|The O'Sullivan Twins|Enid Blyton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1259342612l/735695._SY75_.jpg|1186596], I thought Blyton relied a lot on stereotyping here (I'm sorry Sadie. It was unfortunate you were American) and the very clear cut goodies and baddies. To top it all off there were some insane things that happened that this book should not just be classified as fiction, but also straight up fantasy.

I started reading this series for the world building and atmosphere at boarding school, which we got a lot of in the first book - I'm living for all the minor details and daily life of the students. Blyton could describe what was served at every single meal and I'd be hooked completely due to nostalgia. However, she focuses more on the new students and the adventures that they get up to, instead of expanding more on the old students that we've already met and grown to care for, than expanding on the world building and the atmosphere of boarding school. Unfortunately this series is not giving me what I'm after and I will not be continuing it.

Tldc: I really did not enjoy this book, don't come for me.

isbale3's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

tallulahreads_stuff's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

annrhub's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

sanchiiii's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

marinuchi_goo13's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

3.5

eleanor_b99's review

adventurous funny 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

4.75

saloniporwal's review

5.0

If there is one thing you should take away from this book, it would be this. Just because people like you, it doesn't make you perfect or the best person in the room. You can always extend your horizons and do some more. If you have potential, use it, or there's no point having ...more

megs_s's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

sophward's review

4.0

FINISHED MY BOOK CHALLENGE AW YEAH. Also, I like the Carlotta girl in this book :)