Reviews

Dresses of Red and Gold by Robin Klein

textpublishing's review

5.0

‘Touching, poignant, fresh and engaging.’
Bulletin, USA

‘When I was young, I read it for its sweetness and the way it portrayed growing up. As an adult, I appreciate the way Klein subtly deals with gender, privilege and what it means to belong to a small community.’
Eliza Henry-Jones

notameerah's review

4.0

i read this so long ago and never knew this was the second book in a series, but from what i remember it's very similar to little women. it was also one of my older sisters favourites, which might've influenced my opinion on it - especially considering i was barely capable of producing an original thought back then. still, 4 stars because when i found this book buried deep in the cupboard the site of the cover filled me with nostalgia.

toryp's review

4.0

didn't love it as much as the first one! but still brilliant and charming.

diemnhun's review

4.0

Review to come on podcast.

jennayra's review

emotional funny

3.0

emkoshka's review

4.0

Another lovely look into the lives of the Melling sisters and the town of Wilgawa. 'Glamour Girl' and 'An Act of Luminous Goodness' were my favourite stories, the characters of Cousin Isobel and Phyllis Gatlin coming to life vividly as mischievous and pitiable, respectively. 'Treasure Hunt' was also a touching example of a father's rough love. I'm excited but sad to move on to the third and final book in this endearing series.