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lunep's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, Child death, Death, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Pregnancy
0ivy0's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It's lovely to be back in Anne's world and catch a glimpse of her life with Gilbert - though I was disappointed not to see much of their interactions.
I'd forgotten how easy these books are to read and how gorgeously romantic Anne's descriptions of nature are - it gives my mind a break and makes me feel cheerful.
I was, however, saddened by the amount of ableism in this book. Although I know it's a product of the time, it was still difficult to read that people were literally praying to God that the disabled man would die.
Otherwise it is everything I'd expect from this series, and far better than book 4.
I'd forgotten how easy these books are to read and how gorgeously romantic Anne's descriptions of nature are - it gives my mind a break and makes me feel cheerful.
I was, however, saddened by the amount of ableism in this book. Although I know it's a product of the time, it was still difficult to read that people were literally praying to God that the disabled man would die.
Otherwise it is everything I'd expect from this series, and far better than book 4.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child death
sirius_feanor's review against another edition
1.0
Made myself finish this book. I got fed up with gossiping neighbours in the previous one already. But here it continues. I'm not quite sure if it is meant to be funny or is this serious. Also Anne is supposed to be pregnant in this book. Twice! Yet we only get a hint about her going to have the first baby. And her son comes out of nowhere, like no hint at all.
Also like she's in labour for the whole night with her first one, but the sentence we get is about her husband coming downstairs after "a night of agony". My dude, what the fuck?! You did not just give birth to a baby, you have no right to speak of agony!
Anyways, I won't be continuing the series.
Also like she's in labour for the whole night with her first one, but the sentence we get is about her husband coming downstairs after "a night of agony". My dude, what the fuck?! You did not just give birth to a baby, you have no right to speak of agony!
Anyways, I won't be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, and Ableism
decie's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Ableism
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Child death
sparkinspace's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Such a cozy wonderful book. I really love Anne and her way of describing the world
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Pregnancy and Death
katiewhocanread's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Mental illness
Minor: Ableism and Body shaming
_teoeo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The ableism against Dick Moore is really shocking. Calling him a big baby, always mentioning "how terrible it is for Leslie that she has to nurse this big useless baby" and all this is really problematic, but for the book was published in 1922 I thought "well, that's how it was back then" and was willing to give 3 stars. But after the chapter "Gilbert and Anne disagree" I was mad, I tell you that!! But again, I know that's how it was back then, still that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it.
Also, it was so confusing that Anne was pregnant and we only know that because of three vague sentences and then she gets the baby, it dies and Anne griefs only two pages long before it is rarely mentioned again
Also,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Ableism, Child death, and Death
imrereads's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
This books definitely feels a lot more mature than the previous titles in the series. We follow Anne and Gilbert in their first years as married, and we're seeing some darker themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Ableism
Moderate: Suicide
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