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katie0528's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Anne and Gilbert have finally married and moved to the town of Four Winds to start married life. Anne once again finds herself charming all of her neighbors and developing new friendships. This is definitely the darkest of the series thus far with Anne losing her first child hours after the baby's birth and her friend Leslie's tragic life story. It's definitely a turn from the lighter adventures of Anne's childhood, but she still does her best to get through life with a smile
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
namzuru's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
*not spoiler free*
Reading about their married life was really fun. I really liked the new town they were put into, as Lucy is such a good writer i loved the characters immediately. Captain Jim of course was a favourite. i LOVED miss cornelia she was just so funny to read throughout the book (though i could see why people could find her annoying but i think you just gotta not take her too seriously sometimes). And Leslie was such a lovely character, her story was so sad and i had no doubt lucy would turn her life around and make it so much happier.The plot twist of dick not being dick genuinely got me, i thought they were gonna kill him off in the surgery.
A lot of people in the reviews didnt like how we didnt get to see much of the Avonlea cast, and though its sad to see, i think it makes sense. People grow up and move away and thats just how things go, and i think thats very realistic especially for the time. She mentions in the book about writing and receiving letters from her friends so they are not totally gone, but i think its very realistic that she only really sees her old family and friends 0-2 times a year.
Reading about their married life was really fun. I really liked the new town they were put into, as Lucy is such a good writer i loved the characters immediately. Captain Jim of course was a favourite. i LOVED miss cornelia she was just so funny to read throughout the book (though i could see why people could find her annoying but i think you just gotta not take her too seriously sometimes). And Leslie was such a lovely character, her story was so sad and i had no doubt lucy would turn her life around and make it so much happier.
A lot of people in the reviews didnt like how we didnt get to see much of the Avonlea cast, and though its sad to see, i think it makes sense. People grow up and move away and thats just how things go, and i think thats very realistic especially for the time. She mentions in the book about writing and receiving letters from her friends so they are not totally gone, but i think its very realistic that she only really sees her old family and friends 0-2 times a year.
dawn and dusk was such a sad chapter to read. i never expected for this book to get into that kind of topic. it was just so sad to read about anne being so sad over the loss of her child. and everyone around her also sad and wishing to help her feel better. As its from her perspective, you really see anne absolutely devastated.
I knew Captain Jim was going to die halfway through the book but i was scared as i dont really like reading deaths in books cause they are sad and i read to make myself happy. But i really enjoyed his death (not like that), i just think his end was happy and a little bitter sweet in the best way possible. It was a really good ending for a character.
Also found it so surprising the first time we find out she pregnant its so discreate you don't notice it until she's actually having the child and then you are flipping back to see all the signs you missed. and then the second time it just starts the chapter off with the child just being born. Like girl give me a warning wdym you were pregnant for 9 months and there's no mention until it happens.
Favourite Quote
I knew Captain Jim was going to die halfway through the book but i was scared as i dont really like reading deaths in books cause they are sad and i read to make myself happy. But i really enjoyed his death (not like that), i just think his end was happy and a little bitter sweet in the best way possible. It was a really good ending for a character.
Also found it so surprising the first time we find out she pregnant its so discreate you don't notice it until she's actually having the child and then you are flipping back to see all the signs you missed. and then the second time it just starts the chapter off with the child just being born. Like girl give me a warning wdym you were pregnant for 9 months and there's no mention until it happens.
Favourite Quote
- “Now, its just a house to you—but the years will make it a home” -pg 226
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Ableism and Grief
Minor: Suicide and Pregnancy
eowyn_zoe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Pregnancy
erinwolf1997's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty and Suicide
decie's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Miscarriage
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Suicide
hdoomk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
verasbokhylla's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Pregnancy
cbt00004's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Sexism
Moderate: Suicide
katiewhocanread's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism and Body shaming
_teoeo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The ableism against Dick Moore is really shocking. Calling him a big baby, always mentioning "how terrible it is for Leslie that she has to nurse this big useless baby" and all this is really problematic, but for the book was published in 1922 I thought "well, that's how it was back then" and was willing to give 3 stars. But after the chapter "Gilbert and Anne disagree" I was mad, I tell you that!! But again, I know that's how it was back then, still that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it.
Also, it was so confusing that Anne was pregnant and we only know that because of three vague sentences and then she gets the baby, it dies and Anne griefs only two pages long before it is rarely mentioned again
Also,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, and Suicide