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Anne of Ingleside

L.M. Montgomery

3.84 AVERAGE


I'd give this one 3.5 stars. I'm still enjoying the series, but I didn't love how much time was devoted to the children's POV sections. Just not enough of Anne herself, although the ending was quite nice.
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
emotional lighthearted reflective

This “afterthought” was so much unbelievably better than Anne of Windy Poplars, and I can’t even begin to tell you how glad I am. I quite enjoyed this one, not as much as the first three books, but maybe even more than Anne’s House of Dreams?? I’m not sure, but I’m still loving the series! Can’t wait to check the whole thing off my list ☺️
lighthearted medium-paced

4.25 stars - the last few chapters were my favorite
adventurous emotional hopeful reflective relaxing fast-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
hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The love story of Anne and Gilbert is my favorite love story of all time. I love them so much

Definitely not my favorite book in the series.... "Anne of Ingleside" is not really about Anne at all -- but is instead about her six children. Told in short episodes featuring each child, the stories get a little bit repetitive and the adventures aren't as interesting as those that Anne had when she was a youngster. Gilbert pretty much disappears for most of the book (he's out doctoring, I guess) and Anne only makes occasional appearances. I think L.M. Montgomery wanted to make sure Anne had a happy life and there isn't a lot to say when it's just happiness all of the time. I'm glad I read the book overall, but I just didn't love it in the same way I loved the rest of the series.