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emilyxclark's review
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
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.
ketutar's review against another edition
3.0
reread of 2020
I think I'll stop here this year.
There are too many disappointments here.
"Nan is deceived by a lying schoolchild into thinking that she was actually switched at birth; Walter is convinced by a school chum that his mother is dying; and Di gets two stories, in both of which she makes friends with schoolgirls who deceive her. In other stories, oldest child Jem deals with the loss of a pet, and youngest child Rilla somehow gets the idea that it is shameful to be seen carrying a cake, and goes to great lengths to avoid doing so"
I hate aunt Mary Maria. Good intention misunderstood, and your explanation not believed is one of my hate tropes.
I don't want Anne to believe even for a second that Gilbert doesn't love her.
The funeral story was horrifying.
Right now I can't even remember any lovely stories here. There is promise of great stories, but...
I can't see why Lucy Maud decided to make all the village kids horrible. The Blythe kids' friends are Leslie and Owen's children, and then the Merediths, and neither lives in the village in this book. Where's Diana, Ilse, Teddy, Perry, Jingle and Bets, Jody, or the other friends from other books?
So, rather depressing. Though not as depressing as what's to follow...
I think I'll stop here this year.
There are too many disappointments here.
"Nan is deceived by a lying schoolchild into thinking that she was actually switched at birth; Walter is convinced by a school chum that his mother is dying; and Di gets two stories, in both of which she makes friends with schoolgirls who deceive her. In other stories, oldest child Jem deals with the loss of a pet, and youngest child Rilla somehow gets the idea that it is shameful to be seen carrying a cake, and goes to great lengths to avoid doing so"
I hate aunt Mary Maria. Good intention misunderstood, and your explanation not believed is one of my hate tropes.
I don't want Anne to believe even for a second that Gilbert doesn't love her.
The funeral story was horrifying.
Right now I can't even remember any lovely stories here. There is promise of great stories, but...
I can't see why Lucy Maud decided to make all the village kids horrible. The Blythe kids' friends are Leslie and Owen's children, and then the Merediths, and neither lives in the village in this book. Where's Diana, Ilse, Teddy, Perry, Jingle and Bets, Jody, or the other friends from other books?
So, rather depressing. Though not as depressing as what's to follow...
rachelparaski's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
samvanstokkom's review
4.0
lovely once again!!!!! the descriptions of domestic life were so incredibly beautiful and wholesome. i love Anne’s family. and i loved the part about Anne being insecure for a short time, was nice that she wasn’t perfectly happy all the time (and that she was happy again after that). makes her more relatable
samvz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nathyquaizy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.0