I first read Pippi over 30 years ago, and it has always had a special place in my childhood reading memories. Unfortunately, it really doesn’t hold up when read as an adult, at least for me anyway. I still enjoyed it (rated it a 4), and if I had a daughter, I would love for her to read it. I love how it shows Pippi’s independence and the way she’s mature but childish at the same time. I love her interaction with Tommy, Annika, and Mr. Nilsson. But, it just didn’t live up to my childhood memory of it. I adored this book as a youngster and wanted to adore it again. I liked it very much but didn’t love it. Perhaps some books are best left in our childhood.
1945, 116 pp.
Rating: 4
I used to love Pippi. I was enamored with everything about her when I was growing up. I think that some things are better enjoyed as memories–at least for me.
I never did like Pippi. For some reason I read this to my 7yo earlier this year and remembered just how much I don’t like it (LOL) He thought it was ok.
Little Women was like that for me when I read it just a couple of years ago. I loved it as a kid.
I only vaguely remember reading (or maybe I watched a film version?) of Pippi. I’ll have to do a re-read someday soon.
Oooooh I remember Pippi’s book now! I had a different cover, but I wish I could re-read it. Perhaps one day?
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