Reviews for Dicey's Song

The average rating for Dicey's Song based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-08-08 00:00:00 Tom Soule "I have the feeling that I know who I am, only I'm not anymore." 3.5 ⭐️ This was a wonderful second installment to the Tillerman Cycle. When we last left Dicey, James, Maybeth and Sammy - they were beginning new lives, living on their grandmothers farm. This novel has more focus on the characters themselves, rather than much plot. Which was quite a change from the adventure driven storyline in book 1. It was nonetheless enjoyable, and I loved following the kids as they learned to adjust to life without their mother. "I'm sorry the world is the way it is and always has been. It's not easy is it? " Dicey finds it the most difficult out of the family. As her siblings discover who they are and who they want to be, Dicey finds herself lost. If her siblings don't need her like they used to, who is she if she isn't the responsible rock that she has always been for her family? Lovely book 2 and I am looking forward to continuing the rest of this series. "Tillerman's have that kind of courage...we have brave spirits."

Review # 2 was written on 2009-01-07 00:00:00 Shawn Naunton When I was at the library looking at the spine of this book I noticed how well worn and tattered it was,(a sure sign the book has been checked out many times). I began to scratch the back of my head wondering "Do I really want to read this again and run the risk of ruining my image of the book? " I took the plunge anyways and once I started to read again my doubts faded away. This book ALWAYS makes my heart go all fuzzy. Dicey's song is the sequel to Homecoming (another great read), but I had read this one first and I had no trouble following it. I'm certain must young adult readers would find this book somewhat boring with all these high action books we have now (Don't get me wrong I love reading those too!) Every once in awhile I like reading something that touches what life is all about. I'm convinced that the Tillerman family is real. When I read this moving story the first time I wanted to be Dicey. You get her and sympathize with her even if she is a little rough around the edges. She cares little about what other people think and strives to do right by her family and herself. Being twelve years old in the book, this is no small feat. She really is wise beyond her years. Every single character is drawn out perfectly. From funny Sammy all the way to tough loving Gram. I feel the love and the care come from this family through the pages. Voight does all this without using any kind of pretentious language. That's real talent. I have no complaints. Wouldn't change a single word. My review doesn't even touch the surface of doing it justice.