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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Illustrated by Kate Douglas Wiggin

rabid_reading's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

dichap's review against another edition

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It's dated. And not something I want to read.
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chaosacrescatherine's review against another edition

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3.0

Childhood classic I missed along the way. I would have liked it more in fifth grade. Sweet. Not nearly as rich as the "Anne" series

beckyjmcc's review against another edition

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5.0

I was given a picture book version of this as a child, when I discovered that it was based on a novel of course I had to read it. It's taken me a long time to get arround to, I wish it hadn't, I think I would have enjoyed this much more when I was little.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm was charming and I enjoyed it a lot! There were some things that I couldn't resonate with... Oh well, I still had a fun time.

annamontana's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another classic children's book that I have missed until now. I enjoyed the book. There is a resemblance to Anne of Green Gables, which I think is the better of the two, but this is still worth reading.

anjleo's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.0

claresmymiddle's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

thelilredhead's review against another edition

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2.0

What a slog. This teeny weeny book took me 5 days to finish. I was shocked to hear that this book was published BEFORE Anne of Green Gables. But the two are quite similar in premise and opposites in execution. Rebecca doesn't have much of a personality. I just can't see why everyone around her thinks she's something special. Anne embodies all of the whimsy of childhood and a unique little person that is completely relatable. Am I partial to Anne because of my own red tresses? Possible.... But Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm was not what I was hoping it was.

kellijbotelho's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

This was really good! I loved Rebecca, the book was sweet and fun! This was similar to Anne of Green Gables, but without the whimsical descriptions of landscapes and pretend that make you feel magical. Still lovely! 

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3.0

I read this as a child, then read it again a few months ago. Reminds me of Daddy-Long-Legs, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I wanted closure! A sequel! Sadly, the "sequel", "New Chronicles of Rebecca", is dumb. Round two of extra-Rebecca happenings, with most of the stories happening during her childhood. The one that happened when she was 18 had all sorts of closure for Emma Jane, but none for Rebecca. Ugh. Guess I'll just have to make up the stories in my head myself.