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kaybae32's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
kt_timms's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was less about Anne and Gilbert and their family, and more so the neighbors’ family instead. It still is a classic story of children learning how to be “brought up,” as Anne was in the first few books of the series. I enjoyed the tumultuous feelings of that “bringing up,” though it did have quite a bit more racist remarks in it this time. Eventually it circled back to end with Anne’s firstborn being old enough to go to Queens to study.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship
fatima_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
rchulin1's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very fun read focusing more so on the friends of the Blythe children who aren’t as privileged but every bit as kind
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
amelia_m's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Racial slurs
naomisbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
pagesfromhome's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed that Rainbow Valley brought the focus back to the children while still keeping the adult storylines alive with the West sisters and Mr. Meredith in particular. It's odd to read an Anne of Green Gables book that seems to have so little with Anne, but the care of the children's stories is still abundantly clear in Montgomery's writing. Mary Vance drove me up the wall so I almost cringed every time she showed up on the page, but the Meredith children were lovely and Faith reminded me so much of Anne as a young girl that I definitely grew a soft spot for her.
The adults were also really fleshed out well in this book. Susan continues to be a dream and Miss Cornelia continues to annoy and entertain me all at the same time. Looking forward to starting on Rilla of Ingleside and closing the page on Anne's adventures!
The adults were also really fleshed out well in this book. Susan continues to be a dream and Miss Cornelia continues to annoy and entertain me all at the same time. Looking forward to starting on Rilla of Ingleside and closing the page on Anne's adventures!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death
Minor: Blood
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.0
As main other reviewers have stated, Rainbow Valley moves away from Anne and Gilbert and focuses more on the Blythe children and the Meredith children. It felt like a transition link to me, in that it felt as if it lack some story line. I think this was my least favourite of the series. I hadn't read it since I was going, so the refresh was nice, but I can't say I would gravitate to picking it up again. But still a part of the series many of us love so much.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Racial slurs
claraoakt's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Mary is a bitch and I'm still baffled by the sudden N word drop on page 131
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Racial slurs