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A review by annestef1a
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
4.0
I watched Anne with an E three times now this week and I just can't stand how it ended that I went to the books, finally. I knew they changed a lot in the series to modernize and diversify its message, not exactly what or how much, but now that I've read this, I'm really perplexed. Those three seasons didn't even cover everything in this first book. Apparently, because of the added characters, events, and themes.
I miss Cole, Bash, and Mary and their family, as well as Ka'kwet and her family. The AWAE's Miss Stacy, Aunt Jocasta, Diana, Jerry, Matthew and Marilla, and almost all of the girlfriends Anne has changed quite a bit in the series and fortunately, for the better. Well, maybe except for Jane and Billy Andrews. Jerry is only mentioned a few times in this book, like Miss Stacy, and she's a proper 'lady' here. Marilla and Matthew's connection to Anne doesn't have that full gumption as they were in the series. Gilbert was scarcely in the book and there were no family troubles or the necessary adventure for an arc. In the series, he was portrayed to be really mature and you know, all that smolder-worthy repute, but here, he seems to be quite a normal smart boy and a tad bit of a lady's man.
I'm really trying hard to picture them as they had in the series, despite everything. However, as I am desperate, I will continue this series, as its appeal and masterpiece haven't dwindled that much in spite of time.
I miss Cole, Bash, and Mary and their family, as well as Ka'kwet and her family. The AWAE's Miss Stacy, Aunt Jocasta, Diana, Jerry, Matthew and Marilla, and almost all of the girlfriends Anne has changed quite a bit in the series and fortunately, for the better. Well, maybe except for Jane and Billy Andrews. Jerry is only mentioned a few times in this book, like Miss Stacy, and she's a proper 'lady' here. Marilla and Matthew's connection to Anne doesn't have that full gumption as they were in the series.
Spoiler
Maybe, also because Matthew died here prematurely, but I still cried.I'm really trying hard to picture them as they had in the series, despite everything. However, as I am desperate, I will continue this series, as its appeal and masterpiece haven't dwindled that much in spite of time.