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beklovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The writing is exceptionally excellent. So descriptive with unique metaphors and vocabulary. Extremely appreciative of nature. Insightful of different personalities. Amusing dialogue. The only negative might be too much focus on looks. I could read it again tomorrow!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
henriediosa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
The cast for this audiobooks is amazing, especially Mary Kate Wiles as Anne and Dylan Saunders as Matthew.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming and Child death
amaezone's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
Easily readable, with likeable heroine and supporting characters not at all archetyps, the story unfolds beautifully, even in the "tense" moments.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Child death
chalkletters's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
*Anne of Green Gables* is one of my favourite books of all time. So much so that it's difficult to analyse what I love about Lucy Maud Montgomery's writing. Everything? This isn't going to be a very balanced book review.
First and foremost, for me, are the characters. Anne herself is so enchanted, and enchanting. She is different from her peers, but they can't help falling in love with her anyway. But I love the other characters just as much. There is no more perfect man in literature than Gilbert Blythe, as far as I am concerned. And Matthew and Marilla are so beautifully drawn in their growing affection for this 'witch child' that they've accidentally adopted. I will concede that a few of Anne's school friends are a little insubstantial but that makes sense as, from Anne's point of view, they pale in comparison to her 'bosom friend' Diana.
Then there's the setting. Lucy Maud Montgomery makes Prince Edward Island seem like a kind of unspoiled paradise on earth. I've never visited, but would love to spend a whole year there soaking up all the natural beauties that make Anne love her home so much.
Though it's hard to describe the overarching 'plot' of *Anne of Green Gables*, the lack is more than made up for with character-driven moments. I could write a whole list of them, but for brevity's sake I'll just mention that Matthew buying Anne her dream dress will never not be touching. And Gilbert giving up the Avonlea school for Anne is one of the most romantic gestures ever, even more so because it fits perfectly with the hints we've been given at Gilbert's character.
I know that *Anne of Green Gables* isn't for everyone. But for me, it's an absolute joy to read and I'm sorry that I let it sit on my shelf for so long between rereads.
First and foremost, for me, are the characters. Anne herself is so enchanted, and enchanting. She is different from her peers, but they can't help falling in love with her anyway. But I love the other characters just as much. There is no more perfect man in literature than Gilbert Blythe, as far as I am concerned. And Matthew and Marilla are so beautifully drawn in their growing affection for this 'witch child' that they've accidentally adopted. I will concede that a few of Anne's school friends are a little insubstantial but that makes sense as, from Anne's point of view, they pale in comparison to her 'bosom friend' Diana.
Then there's the setting. Lucy Maud Montgomery makes Prince Edward Island seem like a kind of unspoiled paradise on earth. I've never visited, but would love to spend a whole year there soaking up all the natural beauties that make Anne love her home so much.
Though it's hard to describe the overarching 'plot' of *Anne of Green Gables*, the lack is more than made up for with character-driven moments. I could write a whole list of them, but for brevity's sake I'll just mention that
I know that *Anne of Green Gables* isn't for everyone. But for me, it's an absolute joy to read and I'm sorry that I let it sit on my shelf for so long between rereads.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child death