lauroberge's review against another edition
5.0
Jane is definitely a kindred spirit. I could definitely relate to her when she left the Island after a beautiful summer spent there, because I felt as sad as she was when I had to leave PEI at the end of last summer.
cpruskee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Antisemitism
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
It is a bit of a jump to go from Anne of Green Gables, set in the late 1800s to this one written in the 1930s, between the wars. It could easily have been set in Victorian times, if not for the telephone, motor car and the Great War being mentioned in passing. Because it is set on Prince Edward Island (or P.E. Island as it is referred to), there are still horse and carts dotting the landscape, and oil lamps, and pot bellied stoves, as though going to Prince Edward Island, where L.E. Montgomery grew up, sends you back in time.
The story follows Jane Victoria who lives with her Maternal grandmother as well as her mother in Toronto where, for most of her 10 years of life, she has not know that her father is not only alive, but never divorced her mother as well. When he sends for her to come to P.E. Island to summer with him, she does so, and then learns the truth of her existence.
It is another story, which L.M. Montgomery excels in, of a young girl finding herself, finding what it is she can do, without being told she can not. Despite her keeping house for her father in the Summer, it did not seem sexist or forced in anyway, as she also climbs on roofs, and has other adventures that are not tied to her gender.
This is a very accessible book for middle-school readers, written without a lot of long speeches that we had in Anne of Green Gables. Also, although there is foreshadowing, it is well done.
The story follows Jane Victoria who lives with her Maternal grandmother as well as her mother in Toronto where, for most of her 10 years of life, she has not know that her father is not only alive, but never divorced her mother as well. When he sends for her to come to P.E. Island to summer with him, she does so, and then learns the truth of her existence.
It is another story, which L.M. Montgomery excels in, of a young girl finding herself, finding what it is she can do, without being told she can not. Despite her keeping house for her father in the Summer, it did not seem sexist or forced in anyway, as she also climbs on roofs, and has other adventures that are not tied to her gender.
This is a very accessible book for middle-school readers, written without a lot of long speeches that we had in Anne of Green Gables. Also, although there is foreshadowing, it is well done.
juliannaofgreengables's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this audiobook right after finishing the audiobook of the Blue Castle. This one felt like a mix of Anne of Green gables and The Blue Castle. You have the young girl who has a family that doesn’t seem to mind her much, aka her grandmother. She’s also around the same age Annewas in Anne of Green Gables, although Jane seems to be more mature.
The beginning of the book can be alittle hard to get through as Jane’s grandmother is terrible and very controlling. She only cares about Jane’s mother(Robin) and I feel like only cares about Jane out of duty/because Robin loves her. Things really pick up when Jane’s father sends a letter asking Jane to come live with him for the summer and Jane having not met her father since her mother left him when she was very young. I instantly liked Jane’s father but absolutely hated his sister as soon as we met her. Unlike grandmother who is all vinager, Aunt Vi is very much sickly sweet. I swear the amount of times I wanted to slap her was a little to much.
I loved watching Jane grow and become the young women she was meant to be under the care of her father. She learned so much that first summer and it was a joy to see her keep all her growth when she returned home.
All in all, a very sweet coming of age story that I wish we could’ve gotten a sequel for. The ending felt like it kinda just ended but it did have a conclusion.
The beginning of the book can be alittle hard to get through as Jane’s grandmother is terrible and very controlling. She only cares about Jane’s mother(Robin) and I feel like only cares about Jane out of duty/because Robin loves her. Things really pick up when Jane’s father sends a letter asking Jane to come live with him for the summer and Jane having not met her father since her mother left him when she was very young. I instantly liked Jane’s father but absolutely hated his sister as soon as we met her. Unlike grandmother who is all vinager, Aunt Vi is very much sickly sweet. I swear the amount of times I wanted to slap her was a little to much.
I loved watching Jane grow and become the young women she was meant to be under the care of her father. She learned so much that first summer and it was a joy to see her keep all her growth when she returned home.
All in all, a very sweet coming of age story that I wish we could’ve gotten a sequel for. The ending felt like it kinda just ended but it did have a conclusion.
ruthie_the_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this book many, many times...it's one of my favourites. Loving the cover design from Virago Modern Classics. Here's my review I wrote for The Bookbag. http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=Jane_of_Lantern_Hill_by_L_M_Montgomery
olosta's review against another edition
4.0
I confess, L. M. Montgomery is my go-to comfort reading when I need something light and positive.
While Jane of Lantern Hill doesn't quite reach the depth of her most famous characters (like Anne, or Emily), it is still a good, comforting reading with an unambigous happy end.
While Jane of Lantern Hill doesn't quite reach the depth of her most famous characters (like Anne, or Emily), it is still a good, comforting reading with an unambigous happy end.
catmorg128's review against another edition
5.0
Well. That was precious. But I must say this quote from another one of Ms. Montgomery’s works comes to mind: “…wouldn't it have been more beautiful still, Anne, if there had been NO separation or misunderstanding…if they had come hand in hand all the way through life…” But it’s still lovely to read a book where problems are fixed.
megemac's review against another edition
5.0
This was the sweetest, coziest summer read. I loved nearly everything about it.
I do wish the ending had been drawn out a bit more, and that maybe we would have seen what happened with Robin and Grandmother. However, that wasn't enough to take away from my overall enjoyment of this adorable story.
I do wish the ending had been drawn out a bit more, and that maybe we would have seen what happened with Robin and Grandmother. However, that wasn't enough to take away from my overall enjoyment of this adorable story.
melmo2610's review against another edition
4.0
Charming story! Easy to listen to the audio version. Wish there were more stories with Jane.
shoelessmama's review against another edition
4.0
It was hard not to compare this to "Anne" and I didn't love it as much- but come on, I grew up on the girl from Green Gables. This book definitely had it's strengths too- namely the brilliantly drawn characters: the good, the conniving and Montgomery's strong suit the delightfully amiable and sweet side characters. I ended up staying up much too late to finish it which is a strong endorsement coming from my currently sleep-deprived self.