hiltzmoore's review against another edition
3.0
Good enough, but I think I'm done with the Avonlea characters now. I liked the aspects of this that spoke to how we have visions of what our future will be like that sometimes outdo our reality, especially young women of the age that Anne was in this book. A lot of good stuff here about not settling for what you think you are supposed to do vs. what will truly make you happy. Interesting to read this in a book written so long ago. I guess this struggle is universal!
christelesavage's review against another edition
5.0
Malgré que Anne grandit et que ne se mets plus autant dans des situations rocambolesques je continu d'apprécier ses aventures amical et sentimental. Même si ses dernières m'ont un peu frustrées par moment au final j'ai été comblé. J'ai très hâte de plonger dans le tome suivant.
yv_tte's review against another edition
4.0
oh i really liked phil and it was magical seeing anne’s college years i feel probably as bittersweet as her about the end of this epoch (‘:
setauuta's review against another edition
4.0
Patty's Place! One of my favorite settings that I always forget about. Also, it's very interesting how different it is to read this post-college - a lot of it makes more sense to me now.
lissajean7's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Sweetness and melancholy run rampant in this one - a little more melancholy than I wished it to be. Overall, it was lovely. I shall certainly press on. ;)
courtneybjur's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
biancafrancisco's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
I love Anne and picturing her at college, living with friends was great fun. I loved the character of Phil, too.
But oh lord, do I hate the whole misunderstanding her feelings and only realizing she's in love with Gilbert when he almost dies. It makes no sense and the way her feelings were described didn't convince me one bit that she liked Roy enough to mistake it for love when she always felt so deeply about everything and everyone. The author could've explored how they were incompatible or something else more credible. The fact that every bit of gossip was known instantly but suddenly Anne had no idea if Gilbert was engaged or not for so long? Unlikely.
That and she did Diana dirty - not one letter or a mention of missing her or wondering what her life is like once after she married Fred?? This is the friendship you so talked about? Also, Ruby Gillie's death seemed to me to exist only for her to have a religious realization and briefly ponder on life. For someone who used to be so dedicated in bringing flowers to a woman she hadn't even known, there isn't a mention of doing that for Ruby.
Not to mention I miss reading about Anne actually having issues and having to try at things, instead of everything coming easy and the only action being her (boring) romantic misunderstandings.
Still an enjoyable read, but it didn't particularly leave me looking forward to the next one.
But oh lord, do I hate the whole misunderstanding her feelings and only realizing she's in love with Gilbert when he almost dies. It makes no sense and the way her feelings were described didn't convince me one bit that she liked Roy enough to mistake it for love when she always felt so deeply about everything and everyone. The author could've explored how they were incompatible or something else more credible. The fact that every bit of gossip was known instantly but suddenly Anne had no idea if Gilbert was engaged or not for so long? Unlikely.
That and she did Diana dirty - not one letter or a mention of missing her or wondering what her life is like once after she married Fred?? This is the friendship you so talked about? Also, Ruby Gillie's death seemed to me to exist only for her to have a religious realization and briefly ponder on life. For someone who used to be so dedicated in bringing flowers to a woman she hadn't even known, there isn't a mention of doing that for Ruby.
Not to mention I miss reading about Anne actually having issues and having to try at things, instead of everything coming easy and the only action being her (boring) romantic misunderstandings.
Still an enjoyable read, but it didn't particularly leave me looking forward to the next one.
jggalle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0