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kt_timms's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was less about Anne and Gilbert and their family, and more so the neighbors’ family instead. It still is a classic story of children learning how to be “brought up,” as Anne was in the first few books of the series. I enjoyed the tumultuous feelings of that “bringing up,” though it did have quite a bit more racist remarks in it this time. Eventually it circled back to end with Anne’s firstborn being old enough to go to Queens to study.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship
fatima_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
emmaopaline's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Grief, and Religious bigotry
sedonaschiek's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
For those who are a lover of Anne, this book comes as a disappointment. We focus mainly on the neighborhood children of Anne and their friendship with her children. Anne is very much in the background. The little adventures and scrapes of the children are mildly entertaining at best, and the book leaves you wanting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent