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what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best WWI books from the children's/YA literature realm--Montgomery lived through WWI so the details are superb. I hadn't read this since I was a young reader devouring all the Anne books and it was wonderful to revisit. I'm reminded why L.M. Montgomery was and remains one of my favorite authors.
Even though this is geared towards a younger audience, Montgomery doesn't shrink from depicting the sadness and tragedy of the Great War in the way Rilla and her family and friends navigated the difficulties of this time from their own space on Prince Edward Island. When you think about the losses, on a variety of levels, caused by the war, it's insane and almost unthinkable. The way Montgomery treats how people responded to the challenges of living during that time is excellent and also gives readers the chance to imagine what individuals had to bear during that time.
A few things I found myself thinking about at the end:
Where exactly did Mr. Hyde go? I didn't like his departure because I felt he was an important cat.
Did Bruce really have to drown that kitten?!?
I don't feel like we knew enough about Ken to be terribly excited for a match between him and Rilla. Was he really that wonderful?
Even though this is geared towards a younger audience, Montgomery doesn't shrink from depicting the sadness and tragedy of the Great War in the way Rilla and her family and friends navigated the difficulties of this time from their own space on Prince Edward Island. When you think about the losses, on a variety of levels, caused by the war, it's insane and almost unthinkable. The way Montgomery treats how people responded to the challenges of living during that time is excellent and also gives readers the chance to imagine what individuals had to bear during that time.
A few things I found myself thinking about at the end:
Where exactly did Mr. Hyde go? I didn't like his departure because I felt he was an important cat.
Did Bruce really have to drown that kitten?!?
I don't feel like we knew enough about Ken to be terribly excited for a match between him and Rilla. Was he really that wonderful?
mdancer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
rachelparaski's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
katrinalenhernandez's review against another edition
3.0
Easily the best book of the series. The backdrop of WWI intertwines expertly with characters and plot, trending towards a beautiful tapestry wavering back and forth between tatters and completion.
onedayrobots's review against another edition
4.0
It's been so many years since the first time I read this book, and I'm still not over how perfect the ending is.
robin_jong's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
deanneestelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
hillarycopsey's review against another edition
3.5
I have always loved this romantic ending to the Anne series. This reread happened as I was listening to American Midnight by Hochschild, a nonfiction look at the suppression, censorship and violence that happened in the US before, during and after WWI. With that in the background, this story seemed less romantic and more like pro-war, pro-natalist propaganda. Still romantic but with a darker edge.
This is why I like returning to beloved books. Because I've changed and learned, they change, too.
This is why I like returning to beloved books. Because I've changed and learned, they change, too.
lwhite52's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5