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A review by bmedvid
After Many Years by L.M. Montgomery
3.0
I received a copy of After Many Years from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I requested After Many Years by Carolyn Strom & Christy Woster because I am a big L.M. Montgomery fan. This collection of her short stories did not disappoint. They were classic Montgomery stories and featured many of her favorite and common topics like orphans, family relationships, love, schools/education, lighthouses, and the simple beauty and joys of both nature and childhood. The stories are set on her beloved PEI and feature well-known settings like lighthouses, coastlines, flower blooming lover's lane, gardens, and benches for couples. Every store comes with a simple moral or lesson.
These stories take the reader back to a simpler time and era which is a refreshing reprieve from the troubles and divisions of today. Similar to all her stories and novels, Montgomery is a master of evoking a period of history. Her descriptions are so well written and strong that I felt like I was on PEI in the early 1900s. The commentary, provided by Strom and Woster, at the end of each short story offers informative context for both what was happening in Montgomery's life and the world when the story was originally published. I found the commentary to be particularly interesting and valuable.
Fans of L.M. Montgomery will find these stories familiar, comfortable, and like returning home. They will enjoy reading this book and I highly recommend it. However, for readers not familiar with L.M. Montgomery, I do not think this book will interest or entice them. I do not think this is a good introduction to L.M. Montgomery. I recommend starting with one of her novels, like Anne of Green Gables or Emily of New Moon. If those are enjoyed, then give this book a read - it will be enjoyed.
I requested After Many Years by Carolyn Strom & Christy Woster because I am a big L.M. Montgomery fan. This collection of her short stories did not disappoint. They were classic Montgomery stories and featured many of her favorite and common topics like orphans, family relationships, love, schools/education, lighthouses, and the simple beauty and joys of both nature and childhood. The stories are set on her beloved PEI and feature well-known settings like lighthouses, coastlines, flower blooming lover's lane, gardens, and benches for couples. Every store comes with a simple moral or lesson.
These stories take the reader back to a simpler time and era which is a refreshing reprieve from the troubles and divisions of today. Similar to all her stories and novels, Montgomery is a master of evoking a period of history. Her descriptions are so well written and strong that I felt like I was on PEI in the early 1900s. The commentary, provided by Strom and Woster, at the end of each short story offers informative context for both what was happening in Montgomery's life and the world when the story was originally published. I found the commentary to be particularly interesting and valuable.
Fans of L.M. Montgomery will find these stories familiar, comfortable, and like returning home. They will enjoy reading this book and I highly recommend it. However, for readers not familiar with L.M. Montgomery, I do not think this book will interest or entice them. I do not think this is a good introduction to L.M. Montgomery. I recommend starting with one of her novels, like Anne of Green Gables or Emily of New Moon. If those are enjoyed, then give this book a read - it will be enjoyed.