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Heidi by Johanna Spyri

xhissix's review against another edition

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3.0


Childhood classic. Lovely and peaceful
Basically no plot but it's lovable!!

deenzy's review against another edition

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2.0

I should have read the abridged version. What I took away from this was a craving for goat cheese, bread, and a desire to go and run around the Swiss mountains.

Oh! And Heidi was a brunette, not a blonde like I thought. That was cool.

annelovesreading's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

Lovely inspiring story about the power of loving, caring relationships, the power of nature and mountain life, and God

fntimah's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

5.0

laurenandthebooks's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

sarah_richmond's review against another edition

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3.0

I loved Heidi as a child - she was one of my favourite protagonists in the 'little orphan girl done good' sub genre of YA literature from the 1800s. However, I don't think I would have picked it up again if I hadn't fallen in love with the Puffin in Bloom collection and bought them all (# sucker for a pretty face).

Did I love it as much as 9 year old Sarah did? Of course not. But I'm still glad I read it again if only for the stunning imagery of living in a little wooden cabin perched upon the Swiss alps. Oh for some sweet smelling hay and prancy goats in my life. Heidi is also such a great character - she's not ridiculously soppy Pollyanna-sweet, but she's sassy and golden hearted.

One thing I didn't remember about the book though, was how God-heavy and preachy it is! I guess all the bible quoting flew over my head when I was a kid, but it was hard not to roll my eyes reading it now. I get that's a mark of the time it was written in, most of these old children's classics are parables full of religious lessons. As an atheist who embraces a secular life, that would probably prevent me from reading Heidi to my future children, unfortunately.

toggle_fow's review against another edition

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5.0

LOVE a story where everyone (except Dite) is kind and good, and Clean Air™ and goat milk work miracles, and an eight-year-old child occasionally lectures you on theology.

miacs's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

Oh to be loved

readnya's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

aprilius_maximus's review against another edition

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4.0

This was so precious! A little preachy and had some very traditional views in regards to disabilities and such, but the setting and atmosphere of the book reminded me a lot of Anne of Green Gables and made me so happy <3