The second title in my Newbery Challenge was The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars. This book simply didn't capture me. I finished it easily since it is a rather short book (142 pg.) but didn't find myself really connecting to any of the characters in what seemed to me to be a character-driven book. Sara appeared whiny and self-centered to me as did Aunt Willie. I was appalled when Aunt Willie refused to fix Charlie's buttons instead preferring to watch tv. I did, however, feel the world of Charlie was far more interesting. Just my two cents.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Summer of the Swans
The second title in my Newbery Challenge was The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars. This book simply didn't capture me. I finished it easily since it is a rather short book (142 pg.) but didn't find myself really connecting to any of the characters in what seemed to me to be a character-driven book. Sara appeared whiny and self-centered to me as did Aunt Willie. I was appalled when Aunt Willie refused to fix Charlie's buttons instead preferring to watch tv. I did, however, feel the world of Charlie was far more interesting. Just my two cents.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
This is one I haven't read. Maybe I won't bother.
I haven't read this book since I was a child, but I remember loving it! I guess I ought to read it again and see what I think now.
Something about it just didn't appeal to me. Maybe it's different as a child. Certainly don't give up loving a book just based on my humble opinions. I hope if you do re-read it that it is just as wonderful as you remember. I just hate when the opposite happens.
Post a Comment