jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
4.0
Like [b:Anne of Avonlea|859118|Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2)|L.M. Montgomery|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1320499706s/859118.jpg|63845], this book was initially a bit difficult to get into since Anne has become much more sensible and levelheaded in her transition from girl to woman, plus there is the change in setting away from magical Avonlea to contend with. However, once Anne settles into her college life at Redmond, the story feels akin to comfort food. I greatly enjoyed reading about Anne and Gilbert's blossoming romance, which is fraught with obstacles but has a lovely payoff in the final chapter. Anne's new friend Phil is a welcome addition to the sprawling cast of characters; her outspoken personality is always dialed up to eleven, yet she serves as the welcome voice of reason several times. Montgomery has a tendency to dwell on meaningless incidentals and Davy's existence continues to irritate me, but the good far outweighs the bad to make this book worth reading.
itsgraziela's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it as much (or more) as the first one. I love Anne and it’s so special to see (read) her grow from a child to a woman.
chirson's review against another edition
4.0
Ten tom jest trochę jednak słabszy, niż pamiętałam - mocno wyrywkowy i przeskakujący, nie zawierający takiego emocjonalnego zbliżenia do bohaterki, trochę też służący chyba za spełnienie marzeń (niespodziewany spadek w kluczowym momencie umożliwia kontynuację studiów, na studiach wszyscy Anne lubią i się jej oświadczają [choć w niechciany sposób], wymarzone mieszkanie studenckie okazuje się być finansowo możliwe, miłość znajduje drogę). A z drugiej strony, gdzieś między krótkimi rozdziałami dzieje się śmierć, i to nawet młoda śmierć (choć umówmy się, Anne przechodzi nad śmiercią Ruby do porządku dziennego raczej z marszu). Dziwny tom.
(No i książka zbójecka jeśli idzie o budowanie w czytelniczce oczekiwań nt. życia, miłości, studiów.)
(Dziwię się w sumie, że bardziej mnie sposób traktowania kotów nie oburzał w młodości. Byłam już wtedy przecież 100% kociarą.)
(No i książka zbójecka jeśli idzie o budowanie w czytelniczce oczekiwań nt. życia, miłości, studiów.)
(Dziwię się w sumie, że bardziej mnie sposób traktowania kotów nie oburzał w młodości. Byłam już wtedy przecież 100% kociarą.)
town_scar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Chronic illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kristy_k's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best Anne Shirley story so far in the series. Felt that it was a big broken up and didn't flow throughout the years as well as the others.
aislingmccann's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
SHIRBERT. AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH. IM SO HAPPY. READ THIS GLORIOUS BOOK.
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!