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ricefun's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t believe that I missed this Young Adult classic for so long, but am very glad I’ve read it now. What a delightful story - and such a powerful female voice written in the early 1900’s. I am sure that “Judy” has been an inspiration for girls for many generations.
I was inspired to pick this book up after the college I work for performed the stage play this past fall. I actually have a bookshelf in my house from the set of this play and it makes me smile each time I look at it.
I was inspired to pick this book up after the college I work for performed the stage play this past fall. I actually have a bookshelf in my house from the set of this play and it makes me smile each time I look at it.
patrizreads's review against another edition
4.0
The range of vocabulary and varying writing style in this book is superb. You can definitely feel Judy growing up into a lady.
booked_mind_'s review against another edition
4.0
"sometimes a dreadful fear comes over me that I'm not a genius"
did this book hit me right in the middle of my daddy issues? yes. did i fully sympathise with the main character and did i adore every bit of her? yes and yes. but at the same time was it an incredibly questionable read considering the ending? unfortunately, yes. am i endeared or repulsed? this is the first time in quite a while when my feelings about a book are so mixed even though it's so vibrant and obviously brilliant.
did this book hit me right in the middle of my daddy issues? yes. did i fully sympathise with the main character and did i adore every bit of her? yes and yes. but at the same time was it an incredibly questionable read considering the ending? unfortunately, yes. am i endeared or repulsed? this is the first time in quite a while when my feelings about a book are so mixed even though it's so vibrant and obviously brilliant.
aya_yuuki's review against another edition
3.0
I used to watch a cartoon in the local channel before titled "Judy Abbott." Afterwards, I learned that it was actually from a novel. I liked how real Jerusha Abbott sounds in her letters. Unfortunately, in real life, she's someone I wouldn't want to be friends with. She's irritating. And the whole Daddy Long Legs/Jervis Pendleton thing is just creepy.
shaekin's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great book! This has been on my to read list for a long time and it did not disappoint. The letters written by the main character are funny and snarky. So glad I finally got to read this.
nehalism's review against another edition
5.0
" I know lots of girls (Julia, for instance) who never know that they are happy. They are so accustomed to the feeling that their senses are deadened to it; but as for me—I am perfectly sure every moment of my life that I am happy. And I'm going to keep on being, no matter what unpleasant things turn up. I'm going to regard them (even toothaches) as interesting experiences, and be glad to know what they feel like.
`Whatever sky's above me, I've a heart for any fate.' "
`Whatever sky's above me, I've a heart for any fate.' "
langwidere's review against another edition
the central romance of daddy long legs has soured a bit with age, i think, but i didn’t find that it took away from my enjoyment of the book. i like epistolary novels to begin with, & found the plot charming. judy is a great, fully realized character & very fun. i honestly find the romance still works for me, especially since it’s not a huge part of the story.
i can see how dear enemy has aged even more poorly—there are subjects it touches upon that daddy long legs does not, and as such we’re forced to contend with its early 20th century-ness. honestly i just think it’s less strong of a book. sequels usually are? main characters less likable, plot not exactly gripping, themes muddled. still had a great time broadly speaking even as parts of it made me a bit uncomfortable. fun lil bedtime read.
i can see how dear enemy has aged even more poorly—there are subjects it touches upon that daddy long legs does not, and as such we’re forced to contend with its early 20th century-ness. honestly i just think it’s less strong of a book. sequels usually are? main characters less likable, plot not exactly gripping, themes muddled. still had a great time broadly speaking even as parts of it made me a bit uncomfortable. fun lil bedtime read.
csu572's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
rachenation's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0