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morgansturgess's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
myb1023's review against another edition
funny
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
3.5
cgwinters1981's review against another edition
3.0
While I did enjoy this book, I felt that "Dear Mr. Henshaw" (the first book in the series) was a stronger book with a very different thematic feel to it. I was expecting somewhat similar in feel and this was definitely not that. It was a more watered down version of what I was expecting based on the feeling of maturity in the other one.
susannaopal's review against another edition
4.0
Although I liked Dear Mr Henshaw better and missed the aspect of writing to the author, I still enjoyed it! Recommend if you loved the first book with Lee, otherwise skip onto other Beverly Cleary books. I listened to this and the audio book is only a few hours, so a quick enjoyable escape!
itabar's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea there was a sequel to Dear Mr. Henshaw! This was a nice, realistic update.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
Beverly Cleary was always one of my favorites growing up so when I was at the library and saw this book and realized I had never read it (I thought I had read all her books) I had to check it out.
There are some kid/YA books that are good no matter what age you are and there are others that really have to be enjoyed as a kid or young adult. It doesn't say anything about the quality of the book but I do think this book is best enjoyed as a kid. I read it and liked it well enough but I think I would have LOVED this book if I would have read it as a kid.
We follow along with Liegh Botts as he goes through life, dealing with his divorced parents, getting a dog, dealing with school and crummy teachers and the track team, and "the girl" he might or might not like etc.
No grand plot here but it doesn't have to be because Cleary is just that good of a writer.
Recommended - highly recommended if you're in that age group, recommended if you are a completionist like me and just have to read everything that Cleary had ever written.
There are some kid/YA books that are good no matter what age you are and there are others that really have to be enjoyed as a kid or young adult. It doesn't say anything about the quality of the book but I do think this book is best enjoyed as a kid. I read it and liked it well enough but I think I would have LOVED this book if I would have read it as a kid.
We follow along with Liegh Botts as he goes through life, dealing with his divorced parents, getting a dog, dealing with school and crummy teachers and the track team, and "the girl" he might or might not like etc.
No grand plot here but it doesn't have to be because Cleary is just that good of a writer.
Recommended - highly recommended if you're in that age group, recommended if you are a completionist like me and just have to read everything that Cleary had ever written.
rebeccasfantasyworld's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bonluvdon's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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