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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
This is probably one of my least favorite of Montgomery's novels, but it still has that charm that all her books contain. I hadn't read this in such a long time that I couldn't remember the story line. I also picked up on a lot of little things, such as the prejudices of the time period, that I had never noticed before. Now I'm more excited than ever to do my thesis on Montgomery.
This book seems to highlight the common prejudices of the day much more than LMM's other books. I mean, there's always been a thread of classism and racism in her books (for instance, people thinking Anne and, later, Mary Vance, are trash because they're orphans of unknown origin, or Marilla disparaging foreign peddlers -- and, of course, Anne buying the infamous green hair dye from one -- or Emily's family being horrified at the thought that she might marry a Japanese prince), but rarely has it been so blatant as in the depiction of Neil Gordon, who, despite the fact that he's very intelligent and was raised since babyhood by a "respectable" family, is still not allowed to aspire to marry someone from a "good" family, or be anything but a common laborer. And of course when things come to a head, his hot-blooded Italian passion takes over and he nearly does something unforgivable. Yet another example of a writer who views anyone who's not like her and the people she grew up with as suspicious and inferior (though I realize that this was the prevailing attitude of the time).
Overall, it was an okay book, but nowhere near LMM's best. Pretty predictable (seriously, when the doctor said a mental shock might make Kilmeny speak, it was pretty easy to guess would would happen ), and the racism and classism were hard to take, but overall it was a light, easy read.
Overall, it was an okay book, but nowhere near LMM's best. Pretty predictable (
Lovely scenery and atmosphere, good characters. It's a shame that the plotline about her muteness is such complete nonsense.
Cute romance and it's interesting to read some of the lesser known LM Montgomery books. The plot was a little too neatly wrapped up but maybe that was the way romances were in 1910.
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Very pretty, well planned, quick read
Well, I needed one more book to hit 320 books in 2019, and I plucked this slim volume off my shelf to read on New Year’s Eve. It’s a fitting story to end a decade with, since it was one of my favorites about 2 1/2 decades ago. ❤️
I felt very meh about this one. If it weren't for the fact I was doing booktubeathon, it would've taken me a LOT longer to finish this, and it's not long at all. It's just that the first bit is very slow and I didn't really connect with Eric at all. The romance was sweet and I enjoyed reading it once that part of the story kicked off.
However, I found it really weird how often Kilmeny got described as "child-like" through Eric's eyes. I know it was written in a different time, but it still gives me the heeby jeebies. Not to mention the ending felt really rushed and super convenient. It would've been cool if the story was more about Kilmeny coming to accept her disability and realizing she was still worthy of love instead of being magically cured but what can you do.
However, I found it really weird how often Kilmeny got described as "child-like" through Eric's eyes. I know it was written in a different time, but it still gives me the heeby jeebies. Not to mention the ending felt really rushed and super convenient.
I love Lucy Maud Montgomery's books! This one was just a bit odd, though...if it had been presented as a fairy tale it might have been better, but to write it as if it really could have happened is just too silly and romantic!
Sweet little story, though not as developed and well-written as other LMM I've read.