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A review by bluereen
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
5.0
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive - it's such an interesting world."
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What a journey! I first encountered this book when I was around eight, and I remember loving the abridged version so much. Fast forward to the present, I finally finished the og! Oh Anne, if only I were half as enthusiastic as you. It was such a pleasant ride to witness Anne's growth—from the wide-eyed, scrawny 11-year old to the genteel yet still steadfast 16-year-old lady she had become. There are plenty of things to love about this book aside from the bubbly heroine: Matthew and Marilla's relationship with Anne, the kindred spirits, and of course, the og academic rivals to lovers trope, Anne x Gilbert! The way Montgomery writes feels magical, too.
I chose to pick up this book as a distraction from all my uni readings. Despite feeling so tired, I always felt refreshed upon reading this as Anne's zest for life was so contagious. On to the next book!
***
What a journey! I first encountered this book when I was around eight, and I remember loving the abridged version so much. Fast forward to the present, I finally finished the og! Oh Anne, if only I were half as enthusiastic as you. It was such a pleasant ride to witness Anne's growth—from the wide-eyed, scrawny 11-year old to the genteel yet still steadfast 16-year-old lady she had become. There are plenty of things to love about this book aside from the bubbly heroine: Matthew and Marilla's relationship with Anne, the kindred spirits, and of course, the og academic rivals to lovers trope, Anne x Gilbert! The way Montgomery writes feels magical, too.
I chose to pick up this book as a distraction from all my uni readings. Despite feeling so tired, I always felt refreshed upon reading this as Anne's zest for life was so contagious. On to the next book!