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katthepiranha's review against another edition
Felt very nostalgic and made me want to get flowers
kmthomas06's review
4.0
An absolutely gorgeous volume that is going on the to-buy list. As someone who rambled in the woods around her house as a child because that is what Anne did, I adored the deep dive in this book to look at the landscapes on PEI that not only influences Anne and her stories but more importantly, her creator's life and writing career. It also reminded me of why I love the north - the seasons, the changeability of nature but also the beauty and colors that abound.
leasummer's review
4.0
This is visually delightful. I want to book my trip to PEI right now! It’s part biography of Maud, part examination of Anne, and part a look at PEI. The photos are wonderful. It’s a quick read and definitely a must for any kindred spirit.
jessraven's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide
rachbreads's review
3.0
I felt like the actual information in the book was fairly repetitive and obvious. But it's obvious the author loves L.M. Montgomery's writing and Prince Edward Island and it was a great way to get excited about my upcoming trip. I do think it will be pretty as a coffee table book - the actual cloth cover under the dust sleeve has some beautiful rose gold floral details.
thenovelbook's review
4.0
This book is a combination biography, textual commentary, and photographs about the love of nature that L.M. Montgomery and her creation Anne of Green Gables have in common.
Any fan of L.M. Montgomery's work will enjoy this book. It manages to weave together the basic facts of L.M. Montgomery's life, from childhood through her sad death, and at the same time evoke happy memories from her novels, particularly the Anne ones.
It's not hard to see that L.M. Montgomery found particular solace in the woods, gardens, and landscapes of her home on Prince Edward Island. Passages from her journal confirm that in the midst of any distress, she sought the outdoors. There are some stunning photographs from the island in this book, especially the seascapes. The conclusion of the book becomes ever more poignant as you realize that L.M. Montgomery became an exile from her beloved island after her marriage, a circumstance that likely contributed to eventual overwhelming depression. When combined with her husband's worsening bouts of insanity, the fact that she endured as well as she did is remarkable.
While this book certainly delves into both the bitter and the sweet, it does a good job at keeping front and center the landscapes and restorative power of nature that are right at the heart of most of L.M. Montgomery's work. It inspires the reader to look for beauty in the world and treasure it, no matter what.
***I received an advance copy of this via NetGalley. To be published March 2018.
Any fan of L.M. Montgomery's work will enjoy this book. It manages to weave together the basic facts of L.M. Montgomery's life, from childhood through her sad death, and at the same time evoke happy memories from her novels, particularly the Anne ones.
It's not hard to see that L.M. Montgomery found particular solace in the woods, gardens, and landscapes of her home on Prince Edward Island. Passages from her journal confirm that in the midst of any distress, she sought the outdoors. There are some stunning photographs from the island in this book, especially the seascapes. The conclusion of the book becomes ever more poignant as you realize that L.M. Montgomery became an exile from her beloved island after her marriage, a circumstance that likely contributed to eventual overwhelming depression. When combined with her husband's worsening bouts of insanity, the fact that she endured as well as she did is remarkable.
While this book certainly delves into both the bitter and the sweet, it does a good job at keeping front and center the landscapes and restorative power of nature that are right at the heart of most of L.M. Montgomery's work. It inspires the reader to look for beauty in the world and treasure it, no matter what.
***I received an advance copy of this via NetGalley. To be published March 2018.
bellebookblog's review
5.0
I received this book as an auto approval from Netgalley. I’m a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables. This book was absolutely enthralling. The pictures alone are amazing. Thank you Netgalley
linesuponapage's review
4.0
As a little girl, I thought Anne and I were kindred spirits. I still think we are kindred spirits. Doesn't matter where I go there is always a house with a name, a lake that shines and trees that talk to me. So, when I found out that there was a book, The Landscapes of Anne of Greene Gables by Catherine Reid, about to come out filled with the landscapes of Prince Edward Island and the inspiration for Avonlea. I had to take a chance and request to read it! I'm so glad to have been able to read and review this book.
The pages are beautifully filled with photos of the island, some of them personally taken by Lucy Maud Montgomery herself. The inside snippets from Maud's journals are a delight.
My only dislike of the book is the repetitive nature of some of the journal entries. Even though they are lovely, and show Maud's kinsmanship with the forests, the trees and all the rest of nature surrounding her, the book tends to share the same memories over and over. I feel that the book would have been better served if there were less instead of more of the same and let Maud's words fill the pages simply.
If you are a fan of L.M. Montgomery's and haven't had the chance to visit Prince Edward Island this book is the perfect way to tamper the ache of not having visited. I know it did for me.
I was blessed to read this book courtesy of Timber Press via NetGalley for my honest opinion.
The pages are beautifully filled with photos of the island, some of them personally taken by Lucy Maud Montgomery herself. The inside snippets from Maud's journals are a delight.
My only dislike of the book is the repetitive nature of some of the journal entries. Even though they are lovely, and show Maud's kinsmanship with the forests, the trees and all the rest of nature surrounding her, the book tends to share the same memories over and over. I feel that the book would have been better served if there were less instead of more of the same and let Maud's words fill the pages simply.
If you are a fan of L.M. Montgomery's and haven't had the chance to visit Prince Edward Island this book is the perfect way to tamper the ache of not having visited. I know it did for me.
I was blessed to read this book courtesy of Timber Press via NetGalley for my honest opinion.
rdyourbookcase's review
5.0
The only way to fully appreciate “The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables” is to buy it. Every “Anne” fan needs this book. The pictures are beautiful and the information is interesting.