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jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
3.0
These stories are primarily ones that never saw the light of day after being published in magazines in Montgomery's lifetime. There's a reason for that. I love reading more my L.M. Montgomery, but these are not my favorites. Maybe because they're grouped together by theme? The stories get very repetitive. And some of the stories showed up as scenes in her books. Fans of Montgomery should read these, but don't pick this up expecting to fall in love with it.
bookishlybeauty's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
ms_aprilvincent's review
4.0
These are just sweet short stories about people who unexpectedly fall in love.
Good for lifting the spirits after a crappy day.
Good for lifting the spirits after a crappy day.
juliavdelft's review
3.0
Collection of short stories. Some were downright awful, most were okay, and there were a couple real gems in there. Montgomery likes to use a variety of characters, so some I liked and some I couldn't stand. She's writing in her times (1920s-40s) so you can't expect really modern characters or plots. Still, it's a quick and light read.
skyepieonthefly's review
4.0
This was a good collection. Very sweet, but with some good twists thrown in to keep you on your toes.
katherineep's review
5.0
A pretty little collection of old fashioned short stories all involving a marriage. This was one of my favorite collections and I enjoyed all the stories.
lijon's review
4.0
This collection of short stories by L.M. Montgomery is the perfect comfort reading. The stories were originally written for various magazines, and the quality varies quite a bit--some are quite short and not well-developed. I enjoyed them all the same.
bahareads's review
3.0
This book is made up of short stories.
Aunt Phillipa and Men - Aunt Phillipa was a hilarious stern gossip. Ursula is a really native girl. The story characters were similar to others in Montgomery's other books but I suppose if it ain't broke don't fix it. ★★★
A Dinner of Herbs - Why are all Montgomery's characters dreamy? This was a horrible family and a horribly funny ending. I loved Robin and Michael. ★★★
Jessamine - Jessamine was a classic Montgomery character. I just want to know how did Andrew know he was in love with her? Cute story. ★★
The Penningtons' Girl - This story was hilarious. Nelly was a little sneak but Wilson need to be taken down a peg. ★★★ 1/2
The Gossip of Valley View - Amusing how a rumor brought them together, that a rumor set them thinking on each other. ★★★
The Pursuit of the Ideal - Who takes about their perfect woman with another woman?!? Roger deserved to suffer a little bit. Freda was a dumpy charming girl though. ★★★
By the Rule of Contrary - Old man Ellis was too gullible. Three cheers for Susan for being so clever. ★★★★
Nan - Nan Stewart is a A++ woman. Bryan Lee was the classic annoyingly charming character. John Osborne was the classic good man character. ★★★ 1/2
The Wooing of Bessy - Mrs. Eastmen was a spoiled bitter woman. Lawrence was a fool to believe his mother. ★★ 1/2
Miss Cordelia's Accommodation - Very little romance, blunt proposal. I did like Cordelia though. ★★
The Twins and a Wedding - how could the conductor have gotten them off at the wrong station?!? A very cute story, better to be bad and have some fun. "some are born lucky.." ★★★
Them Notorious Pigs - All the characters in this story were adorable. ★★★
The Dissipation of Miss Ponsonby - The narrator, the characters and the plot were all on point. Glad Alicia finally got a back bone. ★★★★
An Unconventional Confidence - The Girl certainly talks a lot, beautiful story. ★★★
The Way of the Winning of Anne - I like how they always talk about family history. Jerome had the patience of a saint. I'm glad he outwitted her. ★★★
The Touch of Fate - I dislike people like Mrs. Hill. Good for Violet to not be so vain. Love is the gospel truth. ★★★
What Aunt Marcella Would Have Called It - Delightful story, longer than the others. Glen was rather bold and Dudley clever.
When Jack and Jill Took a Hand - Jack was a hilarious narrator, so cute and funny. Jill was a wise little girl. Jill was a descriptive narrator with an interesting personality. ★★★★
A Dinner of Herbs - Why are all Montgomery's characters dreamy? This was a horrible family and a horribly funny ending. I loved Robin and Michael. ★★★
Jessamine - Jessamine was a classic Montgomery character. I just want to know how did Andrew know he was in love with her? Cute story. ★★
The Penningtons' Girl - This story was hilarious. Nelly was a little sneak but Wilson need to be taken down a peg. ★★★ 1/2
The Gossip of Valley View - Amusing how a rumor brought them together, that a rumor set them thinking on each other. ★★★
The Pursuit of the Ideal - Who takes about their perfect woman with another woman?!? Roger deserved to suffer a little bit. Freda was a dumpy charming girl though. ★★★
By the Rule of Contrary - Old man Ellis was too gullible. Three cheers for Susan for being so clever. ★★★★
Nan - Nan Stewart is a A++ woman. Bryan Lee was the classic annoyingly charming character. John Osborne was the classic good man character. ★★★ 1/2
The Wooing of Bessy - Mrs. Eastmen was a spoiled bitter woman. Lawrence was a fool to believe his mother. ★★ 1/2
Miss Cordelia's Accommodation - Very little romance, blunt proposal. I did like Cordelia though. ★★
The Twins and a Wedding - how could
Them Notorious Pigs - All the characters in this story were adorable. ★★★
The Dissipation of Miss Ponsonby - The narrator, the characters and the plot were all on point. Glad Alicia finally got a back bone. ★★★★
An Unconventional Confidence - The Girl certainly talks a lot, beautiful story. ★★★
The Way of the Winning of Anne - I like how they always talk about family history. Jerome had the patience of a saint. I'm glad he outwitted her. ★★★
The Touch of Fate - I dislike people like Mrs. Hill. Good for Violet to not be so vain. Love is the gospel truth. ★★★
What Aunt Marcella Would Have Called It - Delightful story, longer than the others. Glen was rather bold and Dudley clever.
When Jack and Jill Took a Hand - Jack was a hilarious narrator, so cute and funny. Jill was a wise little girl. Jill was a descriptive narrator with an interesting personality. ★★★★