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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This was an interesting book. It was very L.M. Montgomery-style, with very pronounced characters. You have the naive girl who is blindly in love, the flapper girl who was "scandalously modern," the old gossips, the clan drunk, and the list goes on. Most of the characters were lovable in their own way, and this mysterious jug brought so many lives together. The ending was perfect - no other solution involving the jug would have worked. :)
While this was an entertaining book, it was definitely one of her more "edgy" ones. There are many uses of d---, and one or two uses each of a-- and h---. Very unusual for Montgomery and very telling of the times. It also had some "scandals" with several people in love with people who were married, or who were other than their spouse. Religion was more of a tradition and a social standing than anything else, and Little Sam wins a statue of the naked Aurora, goddess of dawn, and admires it accordingly. There was nothing inappropriate, but still this was edgier than were most of Montgomery's other books.
While this was an entertaining book, it was definitely one of her more "edgy" ones. There are many uses of d---, and one or two uses each of a-- and h---. Very unusual for Montgomery and very telling of the times. It also had some "scandals" with several people in love with people who were married, or who were other than their spouse. Religion was more of a tradition and a social standing than anything else, and Little Sam wins a statue of the naked Aurora, goddess of dawn, and admires it accordingly. There was nothing inappropriate, but still this was edgier than were most of Montgomery's other books.
funny
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Racial slurs
3.7 Stars
A hilariously funny book with memorable characters and memorable story lines. I'll shout it from the rooftops I love Montgomery's writing style. Downside? Some of the plot lines were a bit cliche.
A hilariously funny book with memorable characters and memorable story lines. I'll shout it from the rooftops I love Montgomery's writing style. Downside? Some of the plot lines were a bit cliche.
Very entertaining with a huge cast of characters but I'm taking off one star for just how neatly absolutely everything was wrapped up at the end.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
Another pick from the used bookstore. I've never read this one before!
(wow, there's a lot of characters introduced all of a sudden at the beginning. I am never going to keep them all straight.)
***
A bit hard to follow in spots (and the last paragraph gave me time period whiplash), but full of Montgomery's usual charm.
(wow, there's a lot of characters introduced all of a sudden at the beginning. I am never going to keep them all straight.)
***
A bit hard to follow in spots (and the last paragraph gave me time period whiplash), but full of Montgomery's usual charm.
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I have read and re-read this sweet romance/family drama so many times I know parts by heart.
Although dated (skip the entire section on the feud between two long time best friend sailors over a "native" statue--it's got some iffy, rather racist language that can only be excused by the date of the book, which was written in the 1920's), it has the wildflower warmth and elegant light touch of all of Montgomery's best work.
Two rival clans, the Penhallows and the Darks, who have loved, fought, intermarried, and lived for years on PEI, gather for the extended "pre-wake" of dotty Aunt Becky.
What follows is a series of misadventures, make-ups, break-ups, mistaken identities, engagements, love and loss that brings to mind "A Mid Summer Night's Dream".
I used to push this book on everyone I knew, but slowly came to realize it's just not for everyone. The elegiac tone, somewhat archaic plot line (an 18 year old marries a 32 year old war ace and everyone's excited! Woah, hello 19th century!) and some dated artifacts could be a turn off. It's certainly not feminist, progressive, or PC.
It is beautiful and haunting and if you read it in the right mood, the images of incomparable PEI will stay with you long after you close the covers on one of the most delightful little gems in the world.
Although dated (skip the entire section on the feud between two long time best friend sailors over a "native" statue--it's got some iffy, rather racist language that can only be excused by the date of the book, which was written in the 1920's), it has the wildflower warmth and elegant light touch of all of Montgomery's best work.
Two rival clans, the Penhallows and the Darks, who have loved, fought, intermarried, and lived for years on PEI, gather for the extended "pre-wake" of dotty Aunt Becky.
What follows is a series of misadventures, make-ups, break-ups, mistaken identities, engagements, love and loss that brings to mind "A Mid Summer Night's Dream".
I used to push this book on everyone I knew, but slowly came to realize it's just not for everyone. The elegiac tone, somewhat archaic plot line (an 18 year old marries a 32 year old war ace and everyone's excited! Woah, hello 19th century!) and some dated artifacts could be a turn off. It's certainly not feminist, progressive, or PC.
It is beautiful and haunting and if you read it in the right mood, the images of incomparable PEI will stay with you long after you close the covers on one of the most delightful little gems in the world.