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erebus53's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Reading this book for myself finally, after years of knowing the story vaguely, having watched the television adaptation as a child, I have to bump up my estimation of the book and give it 5 stars. This tells the story of what happens when, instead of the boy they asked for, a farmstead couple adopts receives a girl from the orphanage.
Looking at this I can see how my mother identified with Anne, and how she saw a lot of her characteristics mirrored in me as I grew up. This connection with my mother gives the book an incomparable nostalgia value. Anne is renowned for being intense, outspoken, and grandiloquent. She is so impulsive and can't keep a lid on her quirks. When she feels things, her joy is boundless, her anger explosive and then simmering, and her sorrow is pitiful and all-encompassing.
Relatable.
I feel like I am looking at my own childhood (when someone asks how you are, they don't actually want a full description!) Anne is stubborn and unwavering in her convictions, which makes her heart slow to change, constant and loyal, but also slow to forgive a slight. She is blown away by the spectacle of life around her, and if it is all too humdrum she can imagine something better, for her flights of fancy know no bounds.
Kindred spirits..
The story is well crafted, and the dialogue is excellent and at times hilarious. hmm... yeah I'm going to give this an emotional 5.
Looking at this I can see how my mother identified with Anne, and how she saw a lot of her characteristics mirrored in me as I grew up. This connection with my mother gives the book an incomparable nostalgia value. Anne is renowned for being intense, outspoken, and grandiloquent. She is so impulsive and can't keep a lid on her quirks. When she feels things, her joy is boundless, her anger explosive and then simmering, and her sorrow is pitiful and all-encompassing.
Relatable.
I feel like I am looking at my own childhood (when someone asks how you are, they don't actually want a full description!) Anne is stubborn and unwavering in her convictions, which makes her heart slow to change, constant and loyal, but also slow to forgive a slight. She is blown away by the spectacle of life around her, and if it is all too humdrum she can imagine something better, for her flights of fancy know no bounds.
Kindred spirits..
The story is well crafted, and the dialogue is excellent and at times hilarious. hmm... yeah I'm going to give this an emotional 5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness and Abandonment
Minor: Pedophilia
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
“Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in.”
A heartwarming story of family, imagination, and friendship that I will always return to. Anne once said that she is greatful to live in a world with October’s, and I am grateful to live in a world with this novel.
A heartwarming story of family, imagination, and friendship that I will always return to. Anne once said that she is greatful to live in a world with October’s, and I am grateful to live in a world with this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
allisonstockslager's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Abandonment
might_be_may's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
So good, so deep, so warm.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Terminal illness and Abandonment
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment
Anne was abandoned a great many times before coming to Green Gableskoplomps's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.0
I wish I had liked this more! Some of Anne's bits just dragged out for so long. I loved the start and ending, but around 60% way through I felt quite bored. Maybe I thought that there would've been more adventure and less monologue. Loved the main characters so much!
I read this as an audiobook (loved the narrator).
I read this as an audiobook (loved the narrator).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Abandonment
bruhbruh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Classism
nehanaomi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
loved anne's one-sided beef with gilbert, i was laughing the whole time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lavissa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment
alicearaujoms's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
This was one of the best books I've ever read. The descriptions of the natural realm are absolutely beautiful to read! And Anne is such an interesting character to follow. I will be continuing this series for sure!
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment