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twicebaked's review against another edition
3.0
I started this a year ago and just finished this month. Yayyyeee. This book is kind of weird. Tootie's really weird. Lon's funny. The end.
19paws's review against another edition
5.0
So charming! I’ve loved the movie for as long as I can remember so don’t know why I never got around to reading the book until now. The movie captured all of the characters in the book so perfectly and I didn’t mind at all that the plot was different. This is a wonderful comfort read.
cpruskee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
akbates's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the movie since I was a little kid. I was thrilled to find this beat up old paperback at a book sale. Tootie is even funnier in the book.
twicebaked's review
3.0
I started this a year ago and just finished this month. Yayyyeee. This book is kind of weird. Tootie's really weird. Lon's funny. The end.
bahnree's review
3.0
This was a light and enjoyable read for the most part. The book is divided into the months between June 1903 and May 1904. The "chapter" months are very episodic, almost like a series of short stories, as there aren't any strong arcs to speak of. The characters are consistent but a little shallow; Esther and Rose, especially, don't ever move past their boy-crazed silliness; but at least they keep us entertained. Grandpa Prophater was my favorite, as he is the most "aware" of the hilarity of this family. One of the scenes I found most interesting was when Mrs. Smith said she could understand why someone would want only one child, creating an ABSOLUTE UPROAR in the house from her five kids. Mr. Smith explains she's upset because she can't care for all five kids the way she wishes she could, but there's a subtext of real frustration in Mrs. Smith's pronouncement, as well. No matter how hard she tries, life is always uncertain and keeps her anxious about taking care of everyone.
So. Light and enjoyable read, but with some darker undertones that kept it interesting.
So. Light and enjoyable read, but with some darker undertones that kept it interesting.
thebookcure's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the movie since I was a little kid. I was thrilled to find this beat up old paperback at a book sale. Tootie is even funnier in the book.
csd17's review against another edition
3.0
Cute. Funny to think that when the film was made 1904 was our 1980. I had to go back and rewatch the film afterwards and found both to be charming. Here's wishing I lived in such a simple time -- with better dentists.
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