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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
فضای کتاب مشخصا از جلد های قبلی جدی تر و متفاوت بود و شاید این خودش به نوعی جالب بود.
و والتر... والتر عزیز و دوست داشتنی!...
و والتر... والتر عزیز و دوست داشتنی!...
80/103 - 1921 - Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
And so I’ve come to the end of the Anne of Green Gables series.
I read the first book when I was 31 and immediately fell in love with Anne. The first book felt so perfect that I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read anymore, but I’m so glad I slowly continued.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this last one, since the previous two weren’t the best (I didn’t finish Rainbow Valley). So this was a pleasant surprise. Rilla of Ingleside is about WWI and is much darker and more emotional than the previous books. It’s actually a fascinating look at WWI from the perspective of a female character.
My only complaint is that I missed Anne. She’s in the story, of course, but mostly just in the background as Mrs. Blythe. I felt so connected to Anne as a mother in House of Dreams, and I wanted to read the story from Anne’s point of view as she watched her babies go off to war. I did enjoy Rilla’s story, but I just wish at least part of it had been told from Anne’s point of view as well.
I have a lot of emotions about finishing this series. It took me a couple days to process. As soon as I finished, I was tempted to pick up book one and read all of my favorites again, which I think speaks volumes. I decided not to do it now, but I can’t wait to reread this series someday.
And so I’ve come to the end of the Anne of Green Gables series.
I read the first book when I was 31 and immediately fell in love with Anne. The first book felt so perfect that I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read anymore, but I’m so glad I slowly continued.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this last one, since the previous two weren’t the best (I didn’t finish Rainbow Valley). So this was a pleasant surprise. Rilla of Ingleside is about WWI and is much darker and more emotional than the previous books. It’s actually a fascinating look at WWI from the perspective of a female character.
My only complaint is that I missed Anne. She’s in the story, of course, but mostly just in the background as Mrs. Blythe. I felt so connected to Anne as a mother in House of Dreams, and I wanted to read the story from Anne’s point of view as she watched her babies go off to war. I did enjoy Rilla’s story, but I just wish at least part of it had been told from Anne’s point of view as well.
I have a lot of emotions about finishing this series. It took me a couple days to process. As soon as I finished, I was tempted to pick up book one and read all of my favorites again, which I think speaks volumes. I decided not to do it now, but I can’t wait to reread this series someday.
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death
Finally have read all of the Anne series, and I just kind of want to throw Rilla of Ingleside into the sun. Too sad, too much hurt and grief. I don’t do well with wartime stories really. And I was upset about hearing about Marilla’s death in an offhand sort of way, just - I don’t know. It was well written, but my heart can’t take reading that one again. Ever. And Walter- I just can’t even talk about how much that slays me even though I saw it coming. And I just miss all the original Avonlea crew. No mention of Diana or her family, or any one from Anne’s childhood at all, it’s just disappointing and bleh really.
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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:
No
Easily my favorite book of the whole series, even though I had to put it down for a week because L. M. Montgomery managed to completely break my heart by killing off one of her best characters. Rilla’s character arc was lovely. I loved seeing glimpses of Anne and Gilbert’s relationship. Montgomery did a beautiful job of weaving in bits of laughter and brightness, while also highlighting darkness of WW1, and I believe this book is some of her best work.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Although her daughter is not nearly as interesting as Anne herself ever was, I love this book and the perspective of a young woman living and growing up during WW1, though from the safety of Canada. It’s a reflection on those who are left behind to keep the home fires burning. While it may be a life of safety compared to stories of those living and fighting in France or even England, it’s still a perspective worthy of hearing. I don’t know… I like the kind of every day nature of this book. The recognition that Rilla has around comparative suffering: I’m not in the trenches, life may be ordinary, but it is also painful and funny and hard and joyous. It reminds me of watching my niece and nephew grow up during the pandemic.