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A review by 0ivy0
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
It's lovely to be back in Anne's world and catch a glimpse of her life with Gilbert - though I was disappointed not to see much of their interactions.
I'd forgotten how easy these books are to read and how gorgeously romantic Anne's descriptions of nature are - it gives my mind a break and makes me feel cheerful.
I was, however, saddened by the amount of ableism in this book. Although I know it's a product of the time, it was still difficult to read that people were literally praying to God that the disabled man would die.
Otherwise it is everything I'd expect from this series, and far better than book 4.
I'd forgotten how easy these books are to read and how gorgeously romantic Anne's descriptions of nature are - it gives my mind a break and makes me feel cheerful.
I was, however, saddened by the amount of ableism in this book. Although I know it's a product of the time, it was still difficult to read that people were literally praying to God that the disabled man would die.
Otherwise it is everything I'd expect from this series, and far better than book 4.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child death