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tink_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
2.25
freckleduck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was mostly a comfort read although there is some foreshadowing of tragedy yet to occur that I assume is happening in later books. I get the reviews that are frustrated by the lack of Anne but I found the stories of her kids were so similar to stories of her youth that I enjoyed them quite a bit. The last bit with her jealousy seemed to come out of nowhere and yet I realize that this is something that could likely happen to anyone. Although I didn’t love it. There are some parts of this book that haven’t aged well. Some casual racism that was of the time, not tons of this but a handful of instances spread throughout the book.
sincerelykiwi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
I could tell they were setting it up for her kids so it makes sense. Didn’t really care for it though.
kpwilliamson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
emilyxclark's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
danixwrites's review against another edition
4.0
Anne essentially becomes a secondary character in this book and it goes back and forth between the children and their trials as the Doctor’s kids.
I liked it and it closed out with Anne, but I would have liked to have heard a deal more from Gilbert. You wait 3 whole books before Anne and Gilbert finally admit that they love each other and then it seems that that story closes once they are married. He’s busy as a doctor, of course, but I just wish there was more material for their marriage.
I liked it and it closed out with Anne, but I would have liked to have heard a deal more from Gilbert. You wait 3 whole books before Anne and Gilbert finally admit that they love each other and then it seems that that story closes once they are married. He’s busy as a doctor, of course, but I just wish there was more material for their marriage.
karisbirchett's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
2.5**
This is the sixth book in the series that follows the irrepressible Anne Shirley as she grows from a young orphan to adulthood. NOTE: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t read this far in the series
This book focuses on Anne and Gilbert’s six children, who seem to all share their mother’s gift of imagination and tendency toward fantasy. The chapters focus on different children and their adventures / flights of fancy. Their dear mother, Anne, as well as housekeeper Susan hold the book together.
However, I really missed Anne in most of the book. Yes, it was fun to watch one child after another learn from his/her mistakes or be scared of shadows or foolishly believe a tall tale or relish a summer day playing in the valley and letting their imaginations soar. But, I read the earlier books in the series for Anne, and she wasn’t as prevalent in this episode. I’m not sure I’ll continue reading the series at all.
This is the sixth book in the series that follows the irrepressible Anne Shirley as she grows from a young orphan to adulthood. NOTE: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t read this far in the series
This book focuses on Anne and Gilbert’s six children, who seem to all share their mother’s gift of imagination and tendency toward fantasy. The chapters focus on different children and their adventures / flights of fancy. Their dear mother, Anne, as well as housekeeper Susan hold the book together.
However, I really missed Anne in most of the book. Yes, it was fun to watch one child after another learn from his/her mistakes or be scared of shadows or foolishly believe a tall tale or relish a summer day playing in the valley and letting their imaginations soar. But, I read the earlier books in the series for Anne, and she wasn’t as prevalent in this episode. I’m not sure I’ll continue reading the series at all.