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evelynnnn33333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Death, Grief, Toxic friendship, and War
rchulin1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Cursing, Hate crime, Death of parent, Genocide, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Police brutality, Racism, Sexism, and War
luca97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Rilla is an enjoyable character to read with her behaviors and the choices she makes. It is incredibly emotional and bittersweet to see Anne's family endure the war together. The relationships are one of the main drives of this book and also one of the biggest reasons as to why this novel is so emotional.
I really enjoyed this sequel. (The previous book strayed too far for me-having been more of a side story then a sequel. This book seemed to fit more snugly into the fold of Anne's life as she progressed into middle age with her family)
Moderate: War, Death, Violence, and Animal cruelty
silversomber's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
The real life timing of my reading had brought a much heavier weight to the war than I might have felt at a different time of reading. I was much more able to identify with the feeling of a war happening far beyond our borders, the hopelessness and lack of control.
Rilla has some of the same charming day to day drama of previous books, but there is a much darker and much more serious tone. There is loss- but there is also hope. And hope has always proven strongest in the world of Montgomery. Publishing this on the heels of the war, you can see that she has poured much of herself into the novel.
While it is maybe not the end I would have hoped for- for Anne, I have every faith that her and her family would make the most of the happiness they could find in the years to follow. Anne and Gilbert raised brave, strong, and outspoken children, with the best qualities of both their parents.
Moderate: War and Death
kasialipa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Grief, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
17kmcollins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death and War
chloepfrimmer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was very interesting to hear about the events of the war outside of history books, through the lives of the women who stayed at home as their men went off to fight. How the world changed. How hopeful they were about the world when it was over, knowing what I know now about what was to come just a couple decades later. They felt like real people to me, and my heart aches with theirs.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Grief, War, and Child death
kkuecker218's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, War, and Death
nialalovesbooksssxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Death, and War
tfortilney's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death and War
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty