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ranee_samaniego's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 / 5 Stars —> updated to 5 Stars after the second read
Anne of Green Gables is a dreamy story following the growth of Anne from a starry-eyed girl to a thoughtful young woman.
Below are some of the major themes / motifs that I treasure in Anne of Green Gables:
- I adored the deep, geniune love between Anne and Diana - the "bosom friends." As someone who has a "bosom friend" (or, as I call it, a "soul sister"), I felt that Montgomery accurately depicted the depth of a true friendship. I find that true, deep friendships seem to be missing nowadays (in literature, in media, and in reality), replaced instead by romance. However, Anne and Diana's friendship shows that geniune love can be found amongst friends/sisters just as much as amongst romantic partners - if not more!
- I also loved how Anne found God's glory in nature. I, too, worship God the most when amongst His creation. L.M. Montgomery skillfully painted such peaceful scenes of nature that I felt as if I were walking along Lovers' Lane or staring out onto the Lake of Shining Waters.
- I liked that, as Anne grew and matured, she eventually was able to strike the balance between dreaming/hoping and being practical/rooted in reality. She made the loving decision to stay at Green Gables and forego her college education while still optimistically viewing her future. That elusive "bend" in her plans brought her hope and excitement rather than despair. This is a lesson I feel that we can all learn from - our futures may not be laid out and may have "bends," but we cannot stop dreaming and hoping that our bends may lead to something greater and more exciting than we imagine.
- Finally, Montgomery created such a sweet found-family with Anne, Marilla, and Matthew. They are all so vastly different - Anne is talkative and a dreamer; Marilla is practical and nononsense,; and Matthew is shy and tentative. Yet, somehow, they come together and form a sweet, loving family, and each blossom under their shared love.
Overall, Anne of Green Gables is a treasured novel that teaches us to dream while staying rooted, pause to enjoy God's creation, and cultivate deep, geniune relationships in life.
Anne of Green Gables is a dreamy story following the growth of Anne from a starry-eyed girl to a thoughtful young woman.
Below are some of the major themes / motifs that I treasure in Anne of Green Gables:
- I adored the deep, geniune love between Anne and Diana - the "bosom friends." As someone who has a "bosom friend" (or, as I call it, a "soul sister"), I felt that Montgomery accurately depicted the depth of a true friendship. I find that true, deep friendships seem to be missing nowadays (in literature, in media, and in reality), replaced instead by romance. However, Anne and Diana's friendship shows that geniune love can be found amongst friends/sisters just as much as amongst romantic partners - if not more!
- I also loved how Anne found God's glory in nature. I, too, worship God the most when amongst His creation. L.M. Montgomery skillfully painted such peaceful scenes of nature that I felt as if I were walking along Lovers' Lane or staring out onto the Lake of Shining Waters.
- I liked that, as Anne grew and matured, she eventually was able to strike the balance between dreaming/hoping and being practical/rooted in reality. She made the loving decision to stay at Green Gables and forego her college education while still optimistically viewing her future. That elusive "bend" in her plans brought her hope and excitement rather than despair. This is a lesson I feel that we can all learn from - our futures may not be laid out and may have "bends," but we cannot stop dreaming and hoping that our bends may lead to something greater and more exciting than we imagine.
- Finally, Montgomery created such a sweet found-family with Anne, Marilla, and Matthew. They are all so vastly different - Anne is talkative and a dreamer; Marilla is practical and nononsense,; and Matthew is shy and tentative. Yet, somehow, they come together and form a sweet, loving family, and each blossom under their shared love.
Overall, Anne of Green Gables is a treasured novel that teaches us to dream while staying rooted, pause to enjoy God's creation, and cultivate deep, geniune relationships in life.
maddiehillson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
svogel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.75
freemakd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Moderate: Death
Minor: Racism
thereadershut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
belbookandacuppa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
eliseeei01's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5
kim_gzt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved following the adventures of the bubbly and loveable Anne and her growing up in Green Gabels. She is very young when the book starts but it ends with her going to college, so a lot happens in the first book. She overcomes a lot of obstacles of her time. I would say this book is ahead of its time and a very enjoyable read.
Moderate: Bullying and Physical abuse
gibbly_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0