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“hmm... looks a little repetitive, but I'm intrigued.”
Sadie N wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“3 Willows (the sisterhood grows) intwines with the famous series, The sisterhood of the Traveling pants. I have read all four of the other books but preferably, I like the other books better. I just find that their problems aren't as intese as the STP (SisterhoodoftheTravelingPants). Jo is feuding with Effie and finding herself again between two friends, Ama is barely making it past her hiking camp and Polly is trying to find if beauty is the best way to be noticed. 3 Willows is a wonderful book though, their friendship really does stay strong though they are all three very different.”
Marisa P wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good! Great author! You should really read this book!!!”
grace w wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked this book. I thought the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books are much better though. I enjoyed this book though. It wasn't that hard and it was easy to understand. ”
Bryn B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not quite as good as the sisterhood, but definitely worth reading.”
Erin S wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This story doesn't compare to the Sisterhood, but it's not bad, and features some of the characters from the Sisterhood.”
Anshika N wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“She has a 'style' and I like it. If you are a fan of Alice Hofmann, like woman centered YA Lit or just want something that makes you feel good than I would recommend this book. It is also a great audio listen.”
Zeni T wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Meet Ama, Polly and Jo: three friends who are facing the first summer before high school as very changed individuals. Each became friends in elementary school and were immediately bonded when they weren't picked up by their parents after school. It was the day they were given tree seedlings, which gives us fodder throughout the book, as they are willow trees and several factoids about willows reflect what they are facing during the summer. But as they grow older, they begin to change and make different friends, based on what they perceive as important. Ama becomes obsessed with grades, Jo with the 'in' crowd and Polly isn't sure what she wants to become. Each is given a different set of circumstances during their separate summers that makes them realize what true friendship is and shapes how they look at themselves, life and the future.
Ruhama K wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Brashares certainly is growing as an author, as this was well executed and almost better than the Sisterhood. You do have to read the previous quartet first, as there are a few references to the foursome in this book (and one of them I *completely* missed and was surprised when it was spelled out for me at the end). These girls are similar to the original four and their growth is also similar. But I felt much more hopeful throughout this book and really appreciated being the omniscient reader (especially Ama's story) because it made me realize my life often happens for a reason, though you can't always see it at first. The three girls in this story have great character development and had real lives that many readers will be able to relate to. The book stands alone and I don't know if Brashares has plans for more in this vein. But there is a very cool website connected with the book...”
“I really enjoyed this book. Probably written with a younger reader in mind I still could enjoy the story of 3 friends...Jo, Polly and Ama. The story covers the summer before they all start highschool. Each girl has their own summer story and throughout the book we are treated to glimpses of their past. The planting of the Willow trees is carried through the book and every chapter is preceeded by a little fact about the willow. If you enjoyed the Sisterhood of the Traveling pants you will enjoy this, too. Ann Brashares' books are always a pleasure to read.”
Molly B wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
