setauuta's review against another edition
4.0
Patty's Place! One of my favorite settings that I always forget about. Also, it's very interesting how different it is to read this post-college - a lot of it makes more sense to me now.
lissajean7's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Sweetness and melancholy run rampant in this one - a little more melancholy than I wished it to be. Overall, it was lovely. I shall certainly press on. ;)
courtneybjur'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
biancafrancisco's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.0
I love Anne and picturing her at college, living with friends was great fun. I loved the character of Phil, too.
But oh lord, do I hate the whole misunderstanding her feelings and only realizing she's in love with Gilbert when he almost dies. It makes no sense and the way her feelings were described didn't convince me one bit that she liked Roy enough to mistake it for love when she always felt so deeply about everything and everyone. The author could've explored how they were incompatible or something else more credible. The fact that every bit of gossip was known instantly but suddenly Anne had no idea if Gilbert was engaged or not for so long? Unlikely.
That and she did Diana dirty - not one letter or a mention of missing her or wondering what her life is like once after she married Fred?? This is the friendship you so talked about? Also, Ruby Gillie's death seemed to me to exist only for her to have a religious realization and briefly ponder on life. For someone who used to be so dedicated in bringing flowers to a woman she hadn't even known, there isn't a mention of doing that for Ruby.
Not to mention I miss reading about Anne actually having issues and having to try at things, instead of everything coming easy and the only action being her (boring) romantic misunderstandings.
Still an enjoyable read, but it didn't particularly leave me looking forward to the next one.
But oh lord, do I hate the whole misunderstanding her feelings and only realizing she's in love with Gilbert when he almost dies. It makes no sense and the way her feelings were described didn't convince me one bit that she liked Roy enough to mistake it for love when she always felt so deeply about everything and everyone. The author could've explored how they were incompatible or something else more credible. The fact that every bit of gossip was known instantly but suddenly Anne had no idea if Gilbert was engaged or not for so long? Unlikely.
That and she did Diana dirty - not one letter or a mention of missing her or wondering what her life is like once after she married Fred?? This is the friendship you so talked about? Also, Ruby Gillie's death seemed to me to exist only for her to have a religious realization and briefly ponder on life. For someone who used to be so dedicated in bringing flowers to a woman she hadn't even known, there isn't a mention of doing that for Ruby.
Not to mention I miss reading about Anne actually having issues and having to try at things, instead of everything coming easy and the only action being her (boring) romantic misunderstandings.
Still an enjoyable read, but it didn't particularly leave me looking forward to the next one.
jggalle's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
sarai_te's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
3.25
faythisprobablygay's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pandacat42's review against another edition
4.0
The first two books were really good, so I maintained a high expectation. This one was a fun read though and had a satisfying ending. I am enjoying this series.