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A review by kba76
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
When Ginny receives a mysterious package from her aunt Peg she is surprised. Not least because Peg died some time ago. So she does what anyone with an ounce of curiosity would do and opens the first envelope.
This starts a rather unexpected train of events, seeing Ginny travel alone to London and then follow her aunt’s curious missives around Europe. She lurches from one bizarre scenario to another, never getting into serious trouble and ending up in a rather fortunate situation by the end.
Escapism at its finest.
The character of Ginny was rather frustrating. She knew nothing and basically followed whoever showed a hint of authority. The situation with her aunt ended well for her, but the woman seemed like the kind of person who would be infuriating in real life!
This starts a rather unexpected train of events, seeing Ginny travel alone to London and then follow her aunt’s curious missives around Europe. She lurches from one bizarre scenario to another, never getting into serious trouble and ending up in a rather fortunate situation by the end.
Escapism at its finest.
The character of Ginny was rather frustrating. She knew nothing and basically followed whoever showed a hint of authority. The situation with her aunt ended well for her, but the woman seemed like the kind of person who would be infuriating in real life!