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A review by lilis_land
The Country Child by Alison Uttley
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Alison Uttley is better known for the Little Grey Rabbit series but also published many other books of a semi-autobiographical / autofiction nature, focused on countryside living. One of these gems is The Country Child; the story of Susan Garland, a young girl growing up in rural Derbyshire during the Victorian era.
Uttley describes Susan’s surroundings in microscopic detail, letting you swim in the scents, sounds and aura of Windystone Hall. At times upsetting and at other times ethereal, The Country Child has been a delight to read and experience the changing seasons through the ever cheerful eyes of little Susan.
It is important to note that, with anything published almost 100 years ago and set even earlier, there are views and words that are not in-line with our modern views. Likewise there is a very strong Christian voice throughout which reflects Uttley’s upbringing which is expected from a semi-autobiographical story.
Uttley describes Susan’s surroundings in microscopic detail, letting you swim in the scents, sounds and aura of Windystone Hall. At times upsetting and at other times ethereal, The Country Child has been a delight to read and experience the changing seasons through the ever cheerful eyes of little Susan.
It is important to note that, with anything published almost 100 years ago and set even earlier, there are views and words that are not in-line with our modern views. Likewise there is a very strong Christian voice throughout which reflects Uttley’s upbringing which is expected from a semi-autobiographical story.