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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Who knew there was a sequel to Anne of Green Gables? I didn't, until well into it! This is a slow moving, old fashioned story - the heroine is assumed to be engaged because a boy asked her not to kiss anyone else until he returned from the war - but, it was interesting to read a story set during WWI as I don't know much about it.
If you don't care for girly stories, or Canadian stories, or old fashioned stories, this one isn't for you. But sometimes it isn't so bad to read something a bit dated and archaic.
If you don't care for girly stories, or Canadian stories, or old fashioned stories, this one isn't for you. But sometimes it isn't so bad to read something a bit dated and archaic.
I wasn't instantly sold on Rilla as a main character like I did with Anne, but she definitely grew on me as the story progressed and as she became more mature. Rilla was definitely one of those characters who was forced to grow up too quickly as her world became forever changed by WWI. As opposed to the light-hearted and quirky atmosphere of all the previous books, the last book in the Anne of Green Gables series was more somber, with a feeling of dread persisting all throughout the book.
As the Blythe boys and all other men of age in Canada joined the dangerous battlefields in Europe, the women they left behind had to adjust to a new "normal"—a life filled with uncertainty and fear. There were brief moments of happiness, but this book dealt with tragedy, loss, and grief more than anything. Because ultimately, that was the cost of war.
I didn't imagine that it would take me this long to finish one of my favorite series, but it was worth it. This may be the end of a chapter, and there may have been ups and downs along the way, but Anne of Green Gables will remain near and dear to my heart.
As the Blythe boys and all other men of age in Canada joined the dangerous battlefields in Europe, the women they left behind had to adjust to a new "normal"—a life filled with uncertainty and fear. There were brief moments of happiness, but this book dealt with tragedy, loss, and grief more than anything. Because ultimately, that was the cost of war.
I didn't imagine that it would take me this long to finish one of my favorite series, but it was worth it. This may be the end of a chapter, and there may have been ups and downs along the way, but Anne of Green Gables will remain near and dear to my heart.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
medium-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:
Yes
Aj keď milujem príbeh Anny zo zeleného domu, táto posledná kniha sa mi vobec nepáčila. Rilla mi prišla dosť rozmaznaná a Anna sa zaoberala viac druhými ako svojimi deťmi. Prišlo mi, že viac vychováva Zuzana ako Anna.
No, prvé 3 knihy z celej série si vždy veľmi rada prečítam.
No, prvé 3 knihy z celej série si vždy veľmi rada prečítam.
One of the best WWI books from the children's/YA literature realm--Montgomery lived through WWI so the details are superb. I hadn't read this since I was a young reader devouring all the Anne books and it was wonderful to revisit. I'm reminded why L.M. Montgomery was and remains one of my favorite authors.
Even though this is geared towards a younger audience, Montgomery doesn't shrink from depicting the sadness and tragedy of the Great War in the way Rilla and her family and friends navigated the difficulties of this time from their own space on Prince Edward Island. When you think about the losses, on a variety of levels, caused by the war, it's insane and almost unthinkable. The way Montgomery treats how people responded to the challenges of living during that time is excellent and also gives readers the chance to imagine what individuals had to bear during that time.
A few things I found myself thinking about at the end:
Where exactly did Mr. Hyde go? I didn't like his departure because I felt he was an important cat.
Did Bruce really have to drown that kitten?!?
I don't feel like we knew enough about Ken to be terribly excited for a match between him and Rilla. Was he really that wonderful?
Even though this is geared towards a younger audience, Montgomery doesn't shrink from depicting the sadness and tragedy of the Great War in the way Rilla and her family and friends navigated the difficulties of this time from their own space on Prince Edward Island. When you think about the losses, on a variety of levels, caused by the war, it's insane and almost unthinkable. The way Montgomery treats how people responded to the challenges of living during that time is excellent and also gives readers the chance to imagine what individuals had to bear during that time.
A few things I found myself thinking about at the end:
Where exactly did Mr. Hyde go? I didn't like his departure because I felt he was an important cat.
Did Bruce really have to drown that kitten?!?
I don't feel like we knew enough about Ken to be terribly excited for a match between him and Rilla. Was he really that wonderful?
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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