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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I loved the little moments with Anne although this one was more about her children and their misadventures. I did prefer the moments with Anne more such as her time with Diana and their picnic with the joy of eating out in the sun. The fact that they are still friends gives me hope in true friendships.
I loved who all the children were named after and their little personalities. The way they said the darndest things. The way they felt each loss and feeling as deeply as their parents. A quote that stuck with me is "We call all be be children at Christmas." Because I will forever feel the same joy around that time. I also watched Anne and Gilbert's growth and love and that we can still get insecure, but can all be reassured by love and communication.
I loved who all the children were named after and their little personalities. The way they said the darndest things. The way they felt each loss and feeling as deeply as their parents. A quote that stuck with me is "We call all be be children at Christmas." Because I will forever feel the same joy around that time. I also watched Anne and Gilbert's growth and love and that we can still get insecure, but can all be reassured by love and communication.
lighthearted
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
I will always, always give the Anne series a 5 star rating. Ever since I discovered this series, I have fallen deeper in love with it each time I read the books. This one in particular is one that spans over many years of adventures taken on by, now, Anne’s children. These adventures are much like her own when she was growing up in previous books, and I absolutely love the paralleled feelings that Montgomery describes Anne having. Although it isn’t a fantasy novel in the classic fairies or aliens type of book, I always get a mystical feeling while reading these books. You feel like you’re just as much a part of the family as all of the characters are.
Anne begins this story as the 35-year-old mother of five. And here is where the story begins to shift focus to her kids and their exploits. The story pivots between the trials of adulthood and parenting, and the daily struggles of young children (younger than Anne was at the beginning, so still new territory for the series).
My favorite part of this story right now is when Anne starts to experience serious discontent with her life. She rallies, but it goes to show that we all go through highs and lows, however fab our life looks on the outside.
My favorite part of this story right now is when Anne starts to experience serious discontent with her life. She rallies, but it goes to show that we all go through highs and lows, however fab our life looks on the outside.
I loved getting to know Anne’s children in this book, but I am missing Avonlea!
Anne's character is pleasant in this book. Pleasant and average and completely uninspiring. And that's really all I can say about her character, because, honestly, she just kind of wafted in and out of the story like a feather on a breezy day.
Anne of Ingleside reads much more like a compilation of short stories than a novel. It really lacks the cohesiveness of storyline and character development that L.M. Montgomery’s books normally possess.
Anne is one of the most beloved literary characters of all time, and I count myself among the hoards of readers who love her and hold her close to their hearts. But when a character is so dear, she, unfortunately, has that much more of a capacity to disappoint you. Such is the case with Anne of Ingleside.
Anne of Ingleside reads much more like a compilation of short stories than a novel. It really lacks the cohesiveness of storyline and character development that L.M. Montgomery’s books normally possess.
Anne is one of the most beloved literary characters of all time, and I count myself among the hoards of readers who love her and hold her close to their hearts. But when a character is so dear, she, unfortunately, has that much more of a capacity to disappoint you. Such is the case with Anne of Ingleside.
lighthearted
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
This is a charming addition to the series. It has returned to the lightheartedness that the last book was missing. I really appreciate how we are transitioning from the story of Anne to that of her children. A lot of the negative comments ask "where is Anne" (personality wise), but I appreciate this honest look at how she would have grown into adulthood. Nor do I understand why people say that Anne's kids little adventures make them "annoying" versus Anne's own childhood shenanigans making her so lovable. I found this book fun and cute and a delight to read.