Search - All About April: Our Little Girl Grows Up!: A For Better or For Worse Special Edition (For Better Or for Worse)

This is one of the weaker For Better or For Worse books.

I really liked Remembering Farley, another FBoFW special edition, and I had hoped for similar from this one.

However, I found the author's commentary to only mildly add to the book this time (there were comments about things that didn't make it into the strip--one thing I do like about FBoFW is the artist knows what is going on even when the strip can only show one window into it). This was more "And now she's 6. 6 is great. Better than 5" rather than pulling me more into the story. It was nice to realize her interest in animals started so early--a constant in the character that varied over time.

Admittedly, April has never been my favorite character (I don't dislike her, but didn't connect with her either, unlike the other leads & many supporting). Seeing her story all in one book didn't help this--it was too much. Especially since it ended when she turned 10--I was very disappointed, though it was already long. It wasn't until after that I grew to enjoy the character more.

It's FBoFW so I enjoyed the book, but not as much as I usually do. I think April is better enjoyed throughout the strips and after she gets a bit older. Not a good choice for a special edition.