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soph22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I wish I could write like L M Montgomery. It’s may not be fashionable today but the way they write description has me almost living on P. E. I. While this was my least favourite of the Anne books so far, it is still so beautiful, if a little too sad. As Anne growls older she is losing some of her whimsy, maybe I’m craving that back, I’m not sure, but my main problem lay in the ableism. While I know it was a different time, I still felt there was a lack of compassion.
I still loved it though!
I still loved it though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Antisemitism, Grief, and Pregnancy
queenkath32's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
evawondergem's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, and Pregnancy
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
callie_marie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
bookishchristiana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
“I couldn't live where there were no trees--something vital in me would starve.”
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“I love to smell flowers in the dark," she said. "You get hold of their soul then.”
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“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.” - Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne's House of Dreams.
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“I love to smell flowers in the dark," she said. "You get hold of their soul then.”
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“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.” - Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne's House of Dreams.
There are so many beautiful quotes to choose from in this book; L.M. Montgomery's way of writing about nature and friendship is unparalleled, in my opinion! Anne's House of Dreams is the 5th book in the Anne series, and the final one that I possess a physical copy of. In my previous review, I mentioned that the series really comes to a conclusive end with the 3rd book. However, if you haven't had enough of Anne's life and would like to read more about her married life with Gilbert, I would still recommend this one. Compared to the 4th book, I preferred this one a lot more; there is a new cast of characters, and we get to see much more of Gilbert than in some of the previous books (I must admit, I am a big Gilbert fan).
Alongside the usual nature writing and short comedic stories, this book has a more overarching plot featuring Anne's new friend Leslie Moore; a young married woman who, through an unfortunate series of events, has been left to look after an ill husband (who previously abused her) with no way of setting herself free. Anne and Gilbert, along with their other village friends, try to brighten Leslie's life and help her out of her situation, resulting in a plot twist that I genuinely didn't see coming!
I think perhaps my favourite character, though, is Miss Cornelia Bryant, an 'old-maid' who hates men and has the catchphrase "just like a man". Honestly, she's an icon. I will be using her catchphrase from now on too. There is also Captain Jim, a dear old man who has many great adventures to talk about and is hoping to publish a 'life book'. Overall, the book focuses on Anne and Gilbert getting settled into married life, creating a new home, making great friends, and trying to start a family. For those who have experienced traumatic pregnancies, I advise looking up trigger warnings, as there are some particularly sad moments in the book (more so than previous ones). But, overall, just like her other works, L.M. Montgomery is so good at sprinkling joy into everyday life and reminding us how beautiful the natural world can be.
This might be my last review of the Anne series for a while, until I pick up a physical copy of the next book in Anne's adventures. I will always treasure these books for the warmth they gave me when I was younger, and the joy they still bring me now. - C x
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
marigoldgem's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
lisesenb's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The first half felt like it had a lot of details about characters I didn’t know, but by the end, I started to care about them too and wish them well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Child death
libraryghostie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: 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