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mrs_w24's review against another edition
5.0
I don't actually remember reading this book as a child, though I watched the Hayley Mills movie version many times. The book was just as charming, although Disney did take a few licenses. I found it much easier to like Aunt Polly in this book. :)
skc888's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
This is a happy, easy to read classic everyone should make time for.
cojen13's review against another edition
5.0
My bookclub theme for August is Your favorite childhood book or one you wish you had read as a child. Pollyanna was my favorite book growing up but I hadn't read it over since I was a teenager. It's still brilliant.
glrshfrd's review against another edition
3.0
I was inspired to read Pollyanna after John Kralik mentioned it in 365 Thank Yous. I thought it would be hard to to find, but it was free on my Kindle. I was pleasantly surprised at how readable the book was, given that it is, of course, dated. I enjoyed the story and the moral was well-taken. Accepting reality as it is and finding the positive side of life's struggles and disappointments is actually a very modern approach to life for all of those seekers drawn to buddhist principles and other spiritual teachings that focus on acceptance.
jennyspencer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.0
ellemnope's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
I have loved the Disney movie version of this book for quite a long time, so of course I needed to read the book. Like many adaptations, there are differences between the two formats, but I still felt at the end like the movie I love really did a good representation of the novel.
Pollyanna is like a slightly less mature Anne Shirley and she is utterly adorable. I loved the narrative and her character (though I can see why some readers can find her absolute cheeriness a bit grating). The novel does focus more on the Pollyanna/Polly relationship more than is given in the movie version and I felt that gave things even more heart. The contrast and tension between her and Aunt Polly is well done and I enjoyed reading through the evolution of their relationship.
The writing is comfortable and moves quickly. It is a perfect middle grade level read and balances a happy story with some definite hardships. It may be a little dated, but still holds great messages and a truly wholesome narrative.
I have loved the Disney movie version of this book for quite a long time, so of course I needed to read the book. Like many adaptations, there are differences between the two formats, but I still felt at the end like the movie I love really did a good representation of the novel.
Pollyanna is like a slightly less mature Anne Shirley and she is utterly adorable. I loved the narrative and her character (though I can see why some readers can find her absolute cheeriness a bit grating). The novel does focus more on the Pollyanna/Polly relationship more than is given in the movie version and I felt that gave things even more heart. The contrast and tension between her and Aunt Polly is well done and I enjoyed reading through the evolution of their relationship.
The writing is comfortable and moves quickly. It is a perfect middle grade level read and balances a happy story with some definite hardships. It may be a little dated, but still holds great messages and a truly wholesome narrative.
jzthecatlady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
This was such a fun listen, I haven’t read this book since I was a kid. It was nice to relive my childhood and feel “glad!”
raellio's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
firvida's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
Puede parecer una lectura cursi y con cierta moralina cristiana, y lo es. Pero esta mañana me he levantado cagándome en todo por ir a trabajar y me he encontrado pensando "bueno, por lo menos no tengo que ir por la tarde", así que creo que Pollyanna ha hecho más por mí de lo que pensaba leyéndolo. Un poco de espíritu "pollyannesco" no nos viene mal.