sir_ren's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
read this book as an adult because of Ruby Granger on Yt. it was enjoyable for sure but probably would have been a better experience as a kid.
the description of Avonlea is beautiful. the ambiance, the vibes - immaculate
speaking of which, lots of Christian or whatever kinda old-timey moralism in the book, some of it is treated irreverently and refuted but still, something to be aware of before diving in
the character Anne Shirley is fantastic. i didn't find her rambles boring but your mileage may vary. and it's not like that for the whole book
also, it is written for children so it feels a little simplistic and implausible when you read it as a grown-up, especially toward the end
but it was alright
and there are old and conservative attitudes about pretty much everything, but the book did come out over a 100 years ago so please be wary of that
the book manages to convey really well how everything that seems silly later on feels of vital importance when you were a child. the farewell scene between Anne and Diana is pretty funny to read
"... God made my hair red on purpose, and I've never cared about Him since." Iconic.
also, Anne acts pretty stone-cold towards Gilbert in the beginning which was fun to read.
the feeling and tone of the book shift pretty quickly towards the end and Anne grows up a lot in very few chapters. so the pacing is a bit off there.
the 'it's wonderful to be alive in a beautiful world' vibe shifts to ' no matter what happens, we will forge a path or alternate ones in our lives- there is nothing end all be all in life'
i feel like these ideas could've been better conveyed as 2 separate books- the first for the naïve child and one for a slightly older kid.
the description of Avonlea is beautiful. the ambiance, the vibes - immaculate
speaking of which, lots of Christian or whatever kinda old-timey moralism in the book, some of it is treated irreverently and refuted but still, something to be aware of before diving in
the character Anne Shirley is fantastic. i didn't find her rambles boring but your mileage may vary. and it's not like that for the whole book
also, it is written for children so it feels a little simplistic and implausible when you read it as a grown-up, especially toward the end
but it was alright
and there are old and conservative attitudes about pretty much everything, but the book did come out over a 100 years ago so please be wary of that
the book manages to convey really well how everything that seems silly later on feels of vital importance when you were a child. the farewell scene between Anne and Diana is pretty funny to read
"... God made my hair red on purpose, and I've never cared about Him since." Iconic.
also, Anne acts pretty stone-cold towards Gilbert in the beginning which was fun to read.
the feeling and tone of the book shift pretty quickly towards the end and Anne grows up a lot in very few chapters. so the pacing is a bit off there.
the 'it's wonderful to be alive in a beautiful world' vibe shifts to ' no matter what happens, we will forge a path or alternate ones in our lives- there is nothing end all be all in life'
i feel like these ideas could've been better conveyed as 2 separate books- the first for the naïve child and one for a slightly older kid.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Sexism, Fatphobia, Medical content, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol and Medical content
soph22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Injury/injury detail, Medical content, Racial slurs, and Racism
rory_john14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Mental illness, and Fatphobia
lucyselim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Anne of Green Gables is about a young girl named Anne (spelled with an E), who is selected from an orphan asylum to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at Green Gables. However, once she arrives, it seems that the Cuthbert's had wished for a boy to help with their farm, and not a small little girl after all. This book follows the next few years of Anne's life as she slowly falls into place in Avonlea and within the hearts of Matthew and Marilla.
I have read this book once before, but could not remember any of it, and so had the wonderful experience of feeling like I was reading it for the first time. These characters and this small corner of the world have wrapped me up in a big autumn-like hug. There are none of the characters that I felt I disliked (except perhaps that male teacher), and I felt truly sorry for Anne as she learnt some painful mistakes while growing up. LMM's writing style is incredible. I know there are many other authors who can make you feel 'as if you were there' but she truly makes me feel that I am living it. That I can reach out and touch the Lake of Shining Waters and even Green Gables itself.
This book reminds us that we could all stand to stop, look at nature, and imagine up something wonderful from time to time, while the busy world moves all around us.
I have read this book once before, but could not remember any of it, and so had the wonderful experience of feeling like I was reading it for the first time. These characters and this small corner of the world have wrapped me up in a big autumn-like hug. There are none of the characters that I felt I disliked (except perhaps that male teacher), and I felt truly sorry for Anne as she learnt some painful mistakes while growing up. LMM's writing style is incredible. I know there are many other authors who can make you feel 'as if you were there' but she truly makes me feel that I am living it. That I can reach out and touch the Lake of Shining Waters and even Green Gables itself.
Spoiler
At the end, when Matthew dies, I felt Anne's hollow grief with her. No one could argue that he was the kindest and truest of those in Avonlea, and LMM is really toying with us for killing him off in only the first book of the series!This book reminds us that we could all stand to stop, look at nature, and imagine up something wonderful from time to time, while the busy world moves all around us.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying
creepypiespice's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Medical content, and Sexism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Racism, and Xenophobia
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