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15 reviews for:
The Emily Starr Series; All Three Novels - Emily of New Moon, Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest
L.M. Montgomery
4.4 AVERAGE
15 reviews for:
The Emily Starr Series; All Three Novels - Emily of New Moon, Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest
L.M. Montgomery
4.4 AVERAGE
This review is actually for all three Emily books (Emily of New Moon, Emily Climbs, and Emily's Quest) because when I clicked on the book that matches my book, it only came up with with the boxed set and I haven't yet figured out how to make the right changes. Anyway, on to my review...
My mom brought me my old copies of the Emily series recently and I couldn't be happier. Rereading the series was like meeting up with an old friend that you haven't seen in a good 15 to 20 years and nothing has changed. If anything, that friend has become even lovelier than before. While not as read as Anne of Green Gables, Emily is a timeless character that every girl finds herself identifying with. I always loved Emily and her love of writing. Teddy comes in not far after Gilbert Blythe (who is number 1) in my literary crush list (Sorry, Edward Cullen. You're still in my top five.). I love all of Emily's adventures and antics. All of her heartaches and headaches. All of her italics!!! I wish I had daughters to share Emily with.
My mom brought me my old copies of the Emily series recently and I couldn't be happier. Rereading the series was like meeting up with an old friend that you haven't seen in a good 15 to 20 years and nothing has changed. If anything, that friend has become even lovelier than before. While not as read as Anne of Green Gables, Emily is a timeless character that every girl finds herself identifying with. I always loved Emily and her love of writing. Teddy comes in not far after Gilbert Blythe (who is number 1) in my literary crush list (Sorry, Edward Cullen. You're still in my top five.). I love all of Emily's adventures and antics. All of her heartaches and headaches. All of her italics!!! I wish I had daughters to share Emily with.
I think this was the right choice over Anne. The sarcasm and imperfect people who are good at heart bring these books to life.
These books were a lot weirder than I expected, incorporating mystical elements and ESP. I really liked them all the same. I'd like to read them again with a more adult perspective.
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you like the Anne of Green Gables series, you really should give this one a try. It's as delightful with a little more tang. It's more autobiographical—Emily writes things in her journal that L.M. Montgomery originally wrote in her own. Emily is also an aspiring writer who wants to climb "the alpine path" more than anything. She has a number of rejections and small successes along the way, always falling back on the truth that she must write whether she ever succeeds or not. It's deeply relatable if you happen to be similarly afflicted. Like all good Montgomery novels, the love interest is swoon-worthy, and all ends as it should—of course with significant trouble and misunderstanding before you get there. It's a many-time re-read for me and hits almost the perfect spot every time.
Rakas, rakas kirja. Montgomery on kaikkien aikojen suosikkikirjailijoitani ja hänen Anna- ja Runotyttö-sarjoillaan on minulle valtava nostalginen merkitys. Tulen aina rakastamaan näitä koko sydämestäni. Runotytöistä suosikkini on toinen, Runotyttö maineen polulla, mutta kaikki ovat ihastuttavia yhtäkaikki. Annojen ja Runotyttöjen vertailussa en mene sanomaan toista paremmaksi, mutta Annat ovat minulle vielä näitäkin tärkeämpiä. On ollut ihanaa lukea rakkaita tyttökirjoja uudelleen ja tulen varmasti palaamaan niiden pariin vielä uudelleen!
adventurous
emotional
A friend lent me this trilogy and reminded me how much I loved it! It was so fun to re-read this trilogy which I haven't read since I was a child. It's always a toss-up to see if a book holds up as an adult and this one did not disappoint.
I swear L.M. Montgomery can write nothing bad. I have yet to read anything of hers that I did not love. She has such a way with words.