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moshalala's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
claudiamccarron's review against another edition
5.0
This one has been on my shelf for at least a decade, and was it ever worth the wait.
abi_shaw's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
henren's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rchluther's review
3.0
Short stories aren't my thing, but when you have little to do but cozy up during snow storms, Montgomery's sweet vignettes are perfect!
courteney_jane's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
missbryden's review against another edition
4.0
The Hurrying of Ludovic Speed: nice story of middle-aged long courting couple, I admire the lady's steadiness and contentment through it all (she didn't seem too bothered or in need of husband before Anne's idea about hurrying the gentleman). The Road to Avonlea adaptation was loose, basically only the names and idea of long courtship survived.
Old Lady Lloyd: This is a lovely longer story about a woman who's made a hermit of herself because she's poor and proud when once she was rich, but when she finds someone to love in the form of the daughter of a former beau, she starts getting back into action and into society. In the episode adaptation of Road to Avonlea, Sara Stanley gives Miss Lloyd the push towards Sylvia Gray, the daughter. In the original story Miss Lloyd acts independently, which I like better - Sara in that episode of the show was annoying (her appearance is fit in matching a short mention of a boy who was injured and Miss Lloyd brought him in to heal him, and she remembered her being kind - unlike the extra gothic eccentricity presented in the show); also Miss Lloyd suggested Sylvia for the Cameron scholarship, there was no performance competition that she unfortunately missed (but they have to make events snappier and more active for tv, which I understand). However the show gave Sylvia more personality, which I liked, and that she was a friend of Olivia's. The original story focuses more on Miss Lloyd and Sylvia is just a sweet girl, the story's not from her side and she hasn't much depth. Also, in story vs show, the villagers aren't as rude in response to Miss Lloyd's reappearance in society, as they are in the show. In the story, while they're surprised, they're glad and polite, which surprises Miss Lloyd.
Each in Their Own Tongue: good tale expressing there is more than one way to minister and share Christian hope. (Apparently inspired introduction of Gus in the Road to Avonlea tv series, though the only similarity I see is his being something of a virtuoso on the violin.)
Little Joscelyn: old, dying woman, kept down by a member of her family, has one wish, to see the now famous singer who she once knew as a little girl.
The Winning of Lucinda: Big family gathering for a wedding and the Penhallow name is reminiscent of [b:A Tangled Web|3577|A Tangled Web|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327885062l/3577._SY75_.jpg|11100] and it was used in an episode of Road to Avonlea but Hetty had the role of Lucinda. Anne Shirley also features by mention, because Lucinda distantly bears a resemblance and was wearing a similar green dress. Green dresses seem to feature a lot in Montgomery's stories.
Old Man Shaw's Girl: Widowed father fears his only child won't want to return to live with him now that she's been out in the world.
Aunt Olivia's Beau: used in Road to Avonlea, but not for Aunt Olivia, but for Aunt Abigail. In both the story and the tv episode I sympathize with Olivia/Abigail who wants everything tidy while others laugh at her, and apparently this makes her a born "old maid". Apparently those characteristics are incompatible with having a beau/husband, that there can't be compromise. Although in the story, the narrator does have some sympathy with her, and Malcolm does concede he could have learned to be tidier.
The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's: used in a Road to Avonlea episode of the same title. On tv Rachel Lynde replaces the first person narrator Miss MacPherson of the story, "Alexander Abraham" is the character's full name rather than just his given names, and Sara Stanley and the King family are added in. Otherwise the episode pretty closely follows the story.
Pa Sloane's Purchase: maybe features of this went into two episodes of Avonlea, both featuring Abigail and Malcom, in the first when they're courting, Malcom is going to auctions and in the second Abigail and Malcolm (a slightly old, and odd, couple for having a baby) care for and adopt an orphan.
The Courting of Prissy Strong: I enjoyed this story, which is more about the friendly interference of neighbors than the real courtship of the title character - who really hasn't much to her, no get up and go, or pluck - she's not supposed to, that's just her character, but it would have been nice to see some redemption, see her do something for herself.
The Miracle at Carmody: Another instance of caring for an orphan, reminiscent of Marilla And Matthew Cuthbert’s experiences. Sees a faith restored, but never any explanation why the long deceased father was an unbeliever, though it explains why one daughter decided to be like him and not believe, it she stopped believing because of the other daughters’s misfortune.
The End of the Quarrel: “middle aged” couple with some of the feelings of first youth, but with the experience of time. Nice to see a hint of a story of a woman who went away and had a nursing career and saw the world, and yet it all seems to come back down to keeping house and having a small rural life. I would like to see something more of a compromise, or a combining of experiences and possibilities.
Old Lady Lloyd: This is a lovely longer story about a woman who's made a hermit of herself because she's poor and proud when once she was rich, but when she finds someone to love in the form of the daughter of a former beau, she starts getting back into action and into society. In the episode adaptation of Road to Avonlea, Sara Stanley gives Miss Lloyd the push towards Sylvia Gray, the daughter. In the original story Miss Lloyd acts independently, which I like better - Sara in that episode of the show was annoying (her appearance is fit in matching a short mention of a boy who was injured and Miss Lloyd brought him in to heal him, and she remembered her being kind - unlike the extra gothic eccentricity presented in the show); also Miss Lloyd suggested Sylvia for the Cameron scholarship, there was no performance competition that she unfortunately missed (but they have to make events snappier and more active for tv, which I understand). However the show gave Sylvia more personality, which I liked, and that she was a friend of Olivia's. The original story focuses more on Miss Lloyd and Sylvia is just a sweet girl, the story's not from her side and she hasn't much depth. Also, in story vs show, the villagers aren't as rude in response to Miss Lloyd's reappearance in society, as they are in the show. In the story, while they're surprised, they're glad and polite, which surprises Miss Lloyd.
Each in Their Own Tongue: good tale expressing there is more than one way to minister and share Christian hope. (Apparently inspired introduction of Gus in the Road to Avonlea tv series, though the only similarity I see is his being something of a virtuoso on the violin.)
Little Joscelyn: old, dying woman, kept down by a member of her family, has one wish, to see the now famous singer who she once knew as a little girl.
The Winning of Lucinda: Big family gathering for a wedding and the Penhallow name is reminiscent of [b:A Tangled Web|3577|A Tangled Web|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327885062l/3577._SY75_.jpg|11100] and it was used in an episode of Road to Avonlea but Hetty had the role of Lucinda. Anne Shirley also features by mention, because Lucinda distantly bears a resemblance and was wearing a similar green dress. Green dresses seem to feature a lot in Montgomery's stories.
Old Man Shaw's Girl: Widowed father fears his only child won't want to return to live with him now that she's been out in the world.
Aunt Olivia's Beau: used in Road to Avonlea, but not for Aunt Olivia, but for Aunt Abigail. In both the story and the tv episode I sympathize with Olivia/Abigail who wants everything tidy while others laugh at her, and apparently this makes her a born "old maid". Apparently those characteristics are incompatible with having a beau/husband, that there can't be compromise. Although in the story, the narrator does have some sympathy with her, and Malcolm does concede he could have learned to be tidier.
The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's: used in a Road to Avonlea episode of the same title. On tv Rachel Lynde replaces the first person narrator Miss MacPherson of the story, "Alexander Abraham" is the character's full name rather than just his given names, and Sara Stanley and the King family are added in. Otherwise the episode pretty closely follows the story.
Pa Sloane's Purchase: maybe features of this went into two episodes of Avonlea, both featuring Abigail and Malcom, in the first when they're courting, Malcom is going to auctions and in the second Abigail and Malcolm (a slightly old, and odd, couple for having a baby) care for and adopt an orphan.
The Courting of Prissy Strong: I enjoyed this story, which is more about the friendly interference of neighbors than the real courtship of the title character - who really hasn't much to her, no get up and go, or pluck - she's not supposed to, that's just her character, but it would have been nice to see some redemption, see her do something for herself.
The Miracle at Carmody: Another instance of caring for an orphan, reminiscent of Marilla And Matthew Cuthbert’s experiences. Sees a faith restored, but never any explanation why the long deceased father was an unbeliever, though it explains why one daughter decided to be like him and not believe, it she stopped believing because of the other daughters’s misfortune.
The End of the Quarrel: “middle aged” couple with some of the feelings of first youth, but with the experience of time. Nice to see a hint of a story of a woman who went away and had a nursing career and saw the world, and yet it all seems to come back down to keeping house and having a small rural life. I would like to see something more of a compromise, or a combining of experiences and possibilities.
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
I have read the entire series of Anne of Green Gables other than the Further Chronicles of Avonlea (about to read now) and thought that I wouldn't enjoy the stories in this book since Anne is not one of the main characters and often times she is mentioned or shows up briefly in a story. Most of the stories through this book are told from perspectives of people, and others from first person perspectives. Hopefully this will not confuse other readers, but I actually loved that there was a bunch of variety. Most of the stories are about people who fall in love or who were stubborn in the process of finding love. There are a few that are based on faith in God that are really beautiful as well. I truly liked this book a lot! If you have read the series, certainly read this book too!