tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5024002801067718054.post1298929075922810392..comments2024-01-22T08:32:58.608-05:00Comments on For Those About to Mock: The Winner's Circle: Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell (1961)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5024002801067718054.post-5810460180326489892012-02-09T15:06:16.713-05:002012-02-09T15:06:16.713-05:00I read it as an adult, but based on other books I ...I read it as an adult, but based on other books I read, I think I probably would have been more interested in it as an adventure story if I'd read it as a child. It's a rewarding adult read though, with a lot more depth.Sam Eddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008209097162183766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5024002801067718054.post-22128655273986045752012-02-08T09:34:12.342-05:002012-02-08T09:34:12.342-05:00I remember loving this book as a child, but I don&...I remember loving this book as a child, but I don't think then I realized the finality or desperation of the protagonist's situation. I think I approached it as "wouldn't it be lovely to live all alone and do what you want." It's interesting now to read this review and realize how painfully isolated she must have been. Perhaps it's time I reread the book myself.Heather Bigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177952328674822278noreply@blogger.com