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barbarajean's review against another edition
hopeful
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
4.0
jgurniak's review against another edition
3.0
This book is charming enough, but it definitely has a few moments that did not age well, especially for a children's book. The blatant racism about Rebecca's darker complexion was unexpected, but I realize that this was published over 100 years ago and so that was common at that time. Just was not expecting it out of a novel written for children.
julieclair's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
Absolutely delightful! I wish I had read this as a child.
sace's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
morr_books's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
blairsatellite's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
forestidylls's review against another edition
5.0
A great reread - I had forgotten how charming a book this was. The similarities to L.M. Montgomery's books were also surprising - I hadn't noticed that the first time I read this book.
renn20751's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book is over 100 years old, so perspective on the characters has likely changed. The fact that a GROWN MAN in his 30s chased after a tween/teen grosses me out.
I was raised in Maine, and can HEAR some of the same voices even today. Right down to the idea that a girl with a job isn't worth much.
It's just...ICK.
I was raised in Maine, and can HEAR some of the same voices even today. Right down to the idea that a girl with a job isn't worth much.
It's just...ICK.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
This was an enjoyable read. Some similarities to Anne of Green Gables, which is one of my all time favorites, but certainly not the same story. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as Anne of Green Gables, but I'm glad I gave it a go.
lisakerd's review against another edition
2.0
I would’ve enjoyed this book more if I hadn’t anticipated anything even remotely similar to the cherished Shirley Temple version of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Seeing as the story was nothing like my favorite Temple movie, and read like a knock-off Anne of Green Gable (I know Anne came out ~5 years after Rebecca, but I found it to be a superior version of the young, imaginative girl trope).