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kellyrenea's review against another edition
5.0
Book 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 of 2023 Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery
When my daughter Shayla was cast to play Anne Shirley in Acting Collective upcoming play, I knew I needed to revisit these classic novels. They truly are timeless with characters who live and breathe off the page and into our hearts.
When my daughter Shayla was cast to play Anne Shirley in Acting Collective upcoming play, I knew I needed to revisit these classic novels. They truly are timeless with characters who live and breathe off the page and into our hearts.
beatricezs's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
saga_kristin's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
alexy_lynx's review against another edition
3.0
Soy fan de leer las aventuras de Anne, no tanto de sus hijos, la única trama de alguno de ellos que disfrute fue la de Jem y sus perritos
mareltor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
actual_goose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
austenmostardently's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lizouto's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
3.75
fluteloops62's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5) I loved how this book explored Anne’s children and their lives and how they grow up through the years, but there were some sections in the middle of the book that I felt were unnecessary/boring to read through that made it hard to get through. I also liked how some of Anne’s friends from her younger days were brought back in! Overall, it was a very relaxing read and I liked this addition to the series!
jestareader's review against another edition
3.0
I was disappointed by this Anne book.
It makes sense the book primarily focused on the stories of the children. However, I love this series because of Anne Shirley (now Blythe)! I understand that when one has kids, they become the center of everything and are all-consuming. However, Anne still exists as a woman and mother, and though we have a few chapters dedicated to her, I wish we could have followed her more closely as she navigates motherhood.
T.W. FATPHOBIA:
There are sprinkles of fatphobia throughout the book. It's unfortunate, to say the least.
E.g. When describing how other women have "lost" some of their youthful beauty, Montgomery often describes how they've gained weight. Unlike Anne, whom even Gilbert has commented saying he's happy his wife hasn't gained weight (She's had 7 kids, Gilbert. Let her body change. Damn!)
It makes sense the book primarily focused on the stories of the children. However, I love this series because of Anne Shirley (now Blythe)! I understand that when one has kids, they become the center of everything and are all-consuming. However, Anne still exists as a woman and mother, and though we have a few chapters dedicated to her, I wish we could have followed her more closely as she navigates motherhood.
T.W. FATPHOBIA:
There are sprinkles of fatphobia throughout the book. It's unfortunate, to say the least.
E.g. When describing how other women have "lost" some of their youthful beauty, Montgomery often describes how they've gained weight. Unlike Anne, whom even Gilbert has commented saying he's happy his wife hasn't gained weight (She's had 7 kids, Gilbert. Let her body change. Damn!)