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4.16 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Jane,” said dad, “you are too good to be true.”
This charming little story felt like a warm hug every time I picked it up. It was more on the simple and straightforward side and didn't quite have that Anne of Green Gables magic, but it was enjoyable just the same.
I really liked Jane as a main character; she was sensible and playful and saw the world in such a unique way. Her character arc was very realistic and well-written. Dad's speeches and imagination were a lot of fun, and I really appreciated how he treated Jane like an adult. I think I would have liked a little more dimension with Mom's character though, and for Grandmother and Aunt Irene to be a little more rounded out as people (and not just villains).
But overall, this was really sweet. Lantern Hill sounded like such a lovely place, and the story played out really nicely.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
July 5, 2024
4.25/5 stars
Feb 14, 2018
4.5/5 stars
4.25/5 stars
Feb 14, 2018
4.5/5 stars
lighthearted
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
A lovely book about Jane Victoria Stewart, her love of Prince Edward Island and finding the home of her heart. I adored the cozy descriptions about food, clothing, home and nature. Jane is a deep, thoughtful, smart and caring young girl—I liked her very much.
The struggle between her two families felt very real when I was reading this book by L.M. Montgomery. There was a melancholy tone throughout but, luckily, brightened by Jane's practical and optimistic attitude. Jane's strength, courage and love were very inspiring.
Parts of this story were not quite as interesting to me as the rest (such as the goings on of neighbors or other friends in Jane's life), but I know I would have enjoyed them more reading as a child.
It's one of my favorite L.M. Montgomery books so far. I haven't found a 5 star book yet, but I still have many more to read. I'm looking forward to it!
The struggle between her two families felt very real when I was reading this book by L.M. Montgomery. There was a melancholy tone throughout but, luckily, brightened by Jane's practical and optimistic attitude. Jane's strength, courage and love were very inspiring.
Parts of this story were not quite as interesting to me as the rest (such as the goings on of neighbors or other friends in Jane's life), but I know I would have enjoyed them more reading as a child.
It's one of my favorite L.M. Montgomery books so far. I haven't found a 5 star book yet, but I still have many more to read. I'm looking forward to it!
I'm a huge fan of L. M. Montgomery, but I admit I don't remember if I ever read this book. I have fond memories of Anne and Emily, but there was nothing familiar about Jane's story. Reading it now, it's hard to say if I would have liked it as a kid. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it now.
The book has a very rushed feeling to it. The first bit is setting up Jane's life before going to meet her father. It's built up that she resents him but the instant they meet, she loves him. I guess I was expecting her to have to slowly warm up to him and get over all that her grandmother and mother made her believe about him. But no, there's an instant connection. The ending also felt super rushed where Jane's parents reunite and decide to live together again. With all that was built up with her mother and grandmother, it just felt too quick and easy of an ending.
I think the middle is probably the most charming part. It's where Jane finally gets to be who she is at heart without her grandmother constantly trying to fit her into a certain box. I like how Jane found joy in doing certain tasks, and more importantly found that she could also enjoy things that she used to dislike. The narrative did a great job in showing without telling just how overbearing the grandmother was on Jane. It was also good at showing how manipulative she was and how passive aggressive. I don't know whether or not I would have picked up on it when I was younger.
It's done in Jane's perspective so the reader isn't given a lot of background with Robin and Andrew. They both tell different versions of what happened and clearly there were some issues with the marriage. I also feel like the grandmother is so horrible about Andrew, with the only reasoning being that he was poor. Maybe that's all that's needed but my adult brain wanted more. Aunt Irene was pretty horrible too for no reason I could really understand. I did still want the parents to get together in the end, but I also felt like there were a lot of issues that still needed to be talked about and worked on between them.
All in all, it was still an enjoyable book. It did feel rushed, but it also felt like it captured simple joys very well while also highlighting the damage of classist attitudes and passive aggressive manipulation.
The book has a very rushed feeling to it. The first bit is setting up Jane's life before going to meet her father. It's built up that she resents him but the instant they meet, she loves him. I guess I was expecting her to have to slowly warm up to him and get over all that her grandmother and mother made her believe about him. But no, there's an instant connection. The ending also felt super rushed where Jane's parents reunite and decide to live together again. With all that was built up with her mother and grandmother, it just felt too quick and easy of an ending.
I think the middle is probably the most charming part. It's where Jane finally gets to be who she is at heart without her grandmother constantly trying to fit her into a certain box. I like how Jane found joy in doing certain tasks, and more importantly found that she could also enjoy things that she used to dislike. The narrative did a great job in showing without telling just how overbearing the grandmother was on Jane. It was also good at showing how manipulative she was and how passive aggressive. I don't know whether or not I would have picked up on it when I was younger.
It's done in Jane's perspective so the reader isn't given a lot of background with Robin and Andrew. They both tell different versions of what happened and clearly there were some issues with the marriage. I also feel like the grandmother is so horrible about Andrew, with the only reasoning being that he was poor. Maybe that's all that's needed but my adult brain wanted more. Aunt Irene was pretty horrible too for no reason I could really understand. I did still want the parents to get together in the end, but I also felt like there were a lot of issues that still needed to be talked about and worked on between them.
All in all, it was still an enjoyable book. It did feel rushed, but it also felt like it captured simple joys very well while also highlighting the damage of classist attitudes and passive aggressive manipulation.
Jane Stuart hates living with her tyrant of a grandmother. Thinking her father is dead and watching her mother living a spineless life, twelve year old Jane is miserable.
One day at school, a girl tells her that her father isn’t dead. Far from it. Then, a letter comes inviting her to visit her father on Prince Edward Island. From that time on, everything changes for Jane.
Her father buys a house they call Lantern Hill, and Jane becomes a beloved member of their small community. Meanwhile, back home, her mother is sad and her grandmother is steaming. Not to mention her father’s sister is constantly scheming.
While I did enjoy large parts of this story, and Maud’s writing is still magical in parts, I didn’t like Jane’s father’s dialogue. It was choppy and at times rambling. 4 stars
One day at school, a girl tells her that her father isn’t dead. Far from it. Then, a letter comes inviting her to visit her father on Prince Edward Island. From that time on, everything changes for Jane.
Her father buys a house they call Lantern Hill, and Jane becomes a beloved member of their small community. Meanwhile, back home, her mother is sad and her grandmother is steaming. Not to mention her father’s sister is constantly scheming.
While I did enjoy large parts of this story, and Maud’s writing is still magical in parts, I didn’t like Jane’s father’s dialogue. It was choppy and at times rambling. 4 stars
If you liked Anne of Green Gables, you would probably like this, too. It’s a story full of the bittersweetness of family relationships and the young heart’s desire for independence and adventure.