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Just William

1922

Ratings5

Average rating3.8

15

I may have read this long ago, when I was a child, but I don't remember. Reading it in 2024, I really enjoyed it: it's better than I expected. William's allowed to get away with far too many outrages, but his point of view on life is often amusing and sometimes hilarious.

I'm vaguely reminded of Nigel Molesworth, but William is younger and more... primitive? And he doesn't go to boarding school, but lives with his parents and elder siblings, none of whom seem to have thought of keeping him in a cage, which would be safer for everyone.

I enjoyed the book well enough to give it four stars, but I'll give it three for now; because, although I enjoyed it, I rather doubt that I'll be rereading it often. If I do, I can add another star later.

February 29, 2024Report this review