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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
mcfareader35's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
5.0
At it’s core, this book tells us how both easy and difficult it can be to grow up. When faced with lose, one of two things can happy, we can become reclusive or we have use it to figure out what we are meant to do. The growth shown by Anne throughout the book is that positive mindset. That through lose, there is hope. Also the relationship she has with Gilbert is absolutely top-tier. He provides her with all the support she needs and even though she may push back, she knows that he’s doing what is best for them. I can’t wait to read the next one!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
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
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
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
sanne_vds's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book in the Anne of Green Gables series. All the side characters and story lines are well developed and contrary to the previous book (Anne of Windy Poplars) I actually knew who was who. I hope to see more of Leslie in the coming books although I'm not sure considering we haven't really heard anything about other main characters from previous books (besides her family of course).
I personally do feel like Anne is losing parts of her personality but that may be part of growing up and having children and losing people.
I personally do feel like Anne is losing parts of her personality but that may be part of growing up and having children and losing people.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, and Pregnancy
sdemo08's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was disappointed with the wedding. After 4 other books leading up...it seemed short and wirhout too much detail or substance. I wasn't too impressed with the plot of this one... it definitely seems a different direction on overall storytelling.
I took a peek at the remaining books and they seem to focus on their children. I'm not too excited about that but I suppose it's the natural order of things given how the story has progressed so far. I expect I'll loop them into my reading rotation here in there to have them read.
[Anne's band of pearls on "red" crocheted blanket]
I took a peek at the remaining books and they seem to focus on their children. I'm not too excited about that but I suppose it's the natural order of things given how the story has progressed so far. I expect I'll loop them into my reading rotation here in there to have them read.
[Anne's band of pearls on "red" crocheted blanket]
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
reclusivebookslug's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
Anne books are always charming, similarly chronicling the little dramas of Anne's friends and neighbors while we see Anne progressing through life with these experiences. I admire Montgomery for her ability to write so many books about the same girl, following roughly the same tone and style, without it seeming repetitive.
I once again wish that Gilbert was a more intimately developed character. In this one, I also felt more keenly the comparative close-mindedness of the time this book was written and set in.
I once again wish that Gilbert was a more intimately developed character. In this one, I also felt more keenly the comparative close-mindedness of the time this book was written and set in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Miscarriage
dorkira's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Miscarriage