A review by woolgathering_jane
Emily z Novoluní by L.M. Montgomery
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
“To love is easy and therefore common - but to understand - how rare it is!”
Classic Montgomery, but the years she spent writing to this point shine through. From a craft view, Emily is much better than the first Anne book. The story is more mature and more layered.
From the story's viewpoint, though, Emily is obviously a second idea. You can see many similarities with Anne's character (which leads me to believe they were also similarities with Montgomery's character?) and story. But even then, it's a very charming story that I will return to many times.
From the story's viewpoint, though, Emily is obviously a second idea. You can see many similarities with Anne's character (which leads me to believe they were also similarities with Montgomery's character?) and story. But even then, it's a very charming story that I will return to many times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Animal death