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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal death, Death
This is the seventh book in the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ series, although this one barely features Anne. It’s mostly about her offspring, who become friends with the Meredith children who have recently moved into the Manse with their widowed father, who is a great minster but a pretty hopeless dad! The scrapes they get into are amusing, and the glimpses of Anne, Gilbert and Susan, and the other peripheral characters are enjoyable, but it would have been nice to see more of Anne herself.
damn the author rly didn't like Methodists lol what ya'll do to her
2021 - I think I enjoyed the book more this time than the last time I read it. However, I still agree with my thoughts from 2016.
My favorite quote from this read through -
"The more we love the richer life is - even if it is only some little furry or feathery pet" (140).
The older I get and the more I experience life, the more I agree with this sentiment. Life is richer if we love more.
2016 - Delightful story but not as warm and fuzzy as the first few books. This was reminiscent of a compilation of short stories.
My favorite quote from this read through -
"The more we love the richer life is - even if it is only some little furry or feathery pet" (140).
The older I get and the more I experience life, the more I agree with this sentiment. Life is richer if we love more.
2016 - Delightful story but not as warm and fuzzy as the first few books. This was reminiscent of a compilation of short stories.
A darling reread that was intensely familiar to my soul and utterly charming. The antics of the Merediths and the Blythes, and of troublemaking Mary Vance, are full of memory and nostalgia and love.
"It is never quite safe to think we have done with life. When we imagine we have finished our story fate has a trick of turning the page and showing us yet another chapter." Page 89.
And for giggles: "Anything I can't analyze in the eating line I call macanaccady and anything wet that puzzles me I call shallamagouslem". Page 116.
"It is never quite safe to think we have done with life. When we imagine we have finished our story fate has a trick of turning the page and showing us yet another chapter." Page 89.
And for giggles: "Anything I can't analyze in the eating line I call macanaccady and anything wet that puzzles me I call shallamagouslem". Page 116.
Me gustó muchísimo este libro, como Ana ha crecido y aún así no ha dejado de soñar, y el hecho de que le transmita esto a sus hijos es simplemente hermoso, como cada uno de ellos tiene su propia esencia y sus propios sueños y miedos. Fue un libro rápido de leer y me siento preparada para el último
Rainbow Valley is a charming continuation of the Anne Shirley series, focusing on Anne and Gilbert’s children and their lively adventures in the idyllic town of Glen St. Mary. Unlike the earlier books centered on Anne herself, this installment shifts the spotlight to the next generation, particularly the imaginative and kind-hearted Blythe children and their new friends, the Merediths. The story is filled with warmth, mischief, and moments of gentle humor. I found it to be a fun, light, and sweet read—perfect for anyone craving a nostalgic, feel-good escape with endearing characters and a touch of whimsy.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
There were parts of this book that I really loved. And parts that felt unneeded or went by too fast. The Meredith children and Mary Vance were a fun edition to the series but I missed all the Blythe children. I wish we would have gotten more of their stories to tie into it being an Anne or Green Gables book.
I tell you what though, Mary’s thoughts on prayer made me chuckle.
I tell you what though, Mary’s thoughts on prayer made me chuckle.