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katie0528's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A cute sequel to Anne of Green Gables, but it felt much like a second book in a trilogy or longer series, where the story is necessary to get to future events but isn't as particularly interesting. At the end of the first book, Anne gives up her scholarship to college and forms a friendship with Gilbert. Often this book hints at her going to college in the future or a future relationship with Gilbert, but both points are where the book ends. However "second-bookish" this feels, Anne still gets into plenty of scrapes with her friends and neighbors, for those who enjoy her escapades.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, and Abandonment
nutmegandselkie's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexism
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
rchulin1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death, Sexism, Blood, and Alcohol
lunep's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Xenophobia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Cultural appropriation
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexism
Minor: Death
bexi's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This was so disappointing. Hopefully the next one is better.
I really disliked the storyline with the twins. They did Dora dirty. And Davy can go eat a rotten, bug infested turnip. He's not cute, he's a walking red flag.
I really disliked the storyline with the twins. They did Dora dirty. And Davy can go eat a rotten, bug infested turnip. He's not cute, he's a walking red flag.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racism, Grief, and Cultural appropriation
kelly_e's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.75
Title: Anne of Avonlea
Author: L.M. Montgomery
Series: Anne of Green Gables, #2
Genre: Classic
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: January 14, 1909
T H R E E • W O R D S
Whimsical • Cheerful • Nostalgic
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Now 16, Anne has matured and taken on new responsibilities, and in the wake of Matthew's death, she is bound and determined to take care of Marilla. About to begin her teaching job at the local school, she's soon the one learning life lessons. In typical Anne fashion, she is drawn into the lives of others, often meddling in their affairs.
💭 T H O U G H T S
As an avid booklover (and Canadian), I am not sure how it took me until my early 30s to start this series. Green Gables feels like such an enchanting and luminous place, and this second book provided a breath of fresh air. It was an escape to a different time and place, much needed during another lockdown. I enjoyed getting to know the new characters and Anne's ever evolving relationships and her new roles, but I just didn't feel as invested as much as the first. I cannot help but continue to love Anne's imaginative spirit. This timeless series is just such a joy to pick up even if at times it doesn't feel like a whole lot if happening.
With each book I read, this series continues to blossom my dream of visiting PEI one day. I'm definitely looking forward to continuing my journey with Anne in 2022.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Anne of Green Gables devotees
• Canadian readers
• young readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"'She told Mother she'd never live to eat their fruit, but she waned to think that something she had planted would go on living and helping to make the world beautiful after she was dead.'"
"That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs."
Author: L.M. Montgomery
Series: Anne of Green Gables, #2
Genre: Classic
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: January 14, 1909
T H R E E • W O R D S
Whimsical • Cheerful • Nostalgic
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Now 16, Anne has matured and taken on new responsibilities, and in the wake of Matthew's death, she is bound and determined to take care of Marilla. About to begin her teaching job at the local school, she's soon the one learning life lessons. In typical Anne fashion, she is drawn into the lives of others, often meddling in their affairs.
💭 T H O U G H T S
As an avid booklover (and Canadian), I am not sure how it took me until my early 30s to start this series. Green Gables feels like such an enchanting and luminous place, and this second book provided a breath of fresh air. It was an escape to a different time and place, much needed during another lockdown. I enjoyed getting to know the new characters and Anne's ever evolving relationships and her new roles, but I just didn't feel as invested as much as the first. I cannot help but continue to love Anne's imaginative spirit. This timeless series is just such a joy to pick up even if at times it doesn't feel like a whole lot if happening.
With each book I read, this series continues to blossom my dream of visiting PEI one day. I'm definitely looking forward to continuing my journey with Anne in 2022.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Anne of Green Gables devotees
• Canadian readers
• young readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"'She told Mother she'd never live to eat their fruit, but she waned to think that something she had planted would go on living and helping to make the world beautiful after she was dead.'"
"That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Child death
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Racism, and Sexism
rini's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
Minor: Fatphobia
genny's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Enjoyable, though not as magical as the first book in my opinion (a lot of it has to do with Anne growing up and losing some of her childish tendencies that made her so lovable). I did like seeing Anne learning to reconcile her romantic notions with the challenges of the real world. You can always easily see where the stories of the side characters will go, but L.M. Montgomery's storytelling is so nice that the predictability isn't a detriment. Once again, Karen Savage's narration was perfect.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism