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Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Racism, Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Racism
Moderate: Death
Minor: Racism
I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I loved reading this book. Anne is a character after my own soul, and she reminded me so much of myself when I was a kid; Head in the clouds, imagining all sorts of things, likely to swallow my own tongue if I didn't stop talking, and making all kinds of silly mistakes due to my ADHD. This book was such a joyful read, and so nice and calming in the face of a world that is so much more complicated now.
I feel confident in saying that Anne of Green Gables has truly stood the test of time and I hope more people get the opportunity to discover the delight that is Anne and her antics. While there are some aspects that could be off-putting to some, like the persistance of Christian morals, overall I think the book is something easily consumed even with a modern perspective.
Now onto Anne with an E, perhaps!
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Abandonment, Classism
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Fatphobia, Racism, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Death
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Xenophobia, Medical content
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Racism
Anne Shirley is an exceptionally compelling character. Her vivacity, vim, and ceaseless prolixity make her an endlessly charming protagonist, and indeed, are no doubt the reason she is such a beloved literary character. From her very first introduction, Anne's boundless imagination and spirited personality captured my heart.
A highlight of my read of the book was witnessing Anne's growth and maturation into a (slightly) more well-rounded individual. Throughout the novel, we see Anne navigate various trials and tribulations, gradually learning to temper her impulsive nature with a deeper sense of empathy.
Equally enchanting is the development of Anne's relationships with her adoptive parents, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Matthew's quiet, unconditional support and Marilla's initially stern but ultimately loving guidance provide a heartwarming backdrop to Anne's journey. Their evolving dynamics speak to the power of love and family (biological or adoptive).
Slightly hampered by some excessive melodrama, and unrealistic in its quixotism, the novel’s overall charm nonetheless earns it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism
Moderate: Death
Minor: Racism