Reviews

Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

jessicastephenson's review against another edition

emotional slow-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

Anne's story could not diverge more from my life path and goals by the time we reach this book, and usually reading about a very old fashioned life for a woman would be uninteresting to me. However, I deeply enjoyed this book and that's a testament to L. M. Montgomery's beautiful writing and storytelling. 

I was disappointed with the previous book in this series because I felt like we never really got to know any of the new characters, but House of Dreams is the complete opposite. We settle into a cozy, wistful feeling at the House of Dreams cottage in Four Winds and meet a complex cast of characters that are each relatable and lovable in their own sense. There is lots of sadness in this story, but also lots of joy and it really shows the full range of human emotion. This book focused on love so much - romantic and platonic - and the many ways in which we care for people we love. 

I adored the characters in this story and will really miss them in the next instalment in the series. 

bookwormloverofbooks's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bahareads's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective sad tense

• 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

A childhood classic that I listened to on audiobook. My favorite in the series so far. I felt a depth of emotions while listening to this book. The stage of life Anne was in resonated deeply for me. 

eggjen's review against another edition

4.0

There is nothing like settling down with a book from this series - the comfort of predictable yet truly satisfying story plots and catching up with old favorite characters and delighting in new favorites. This is Anne at her best, though we get to see her at her worst, too.

Anne's House of Dreams is the story of Anne and Gilbert's first years of marriage in their first house, but of course like all the Anne books it's a lot more than that, too. I love that Montgomery fleshes out every character in her stories so that you come to know them all so well. These books are a breath of fresh air for me. Loved it.

elphabala's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.5

0hwell00hwell's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

beatricezs's review against another edition

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? No

3.0

alissaw01's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mdancer's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

hannieb's review against another edition

3.0

Goodness, it took me a month to read this, but enjoyed it! Sweet story filled with the romances of the previous Anne books, but this one also held some sorrow for her. We learn that Anne's life isn't always peaches and cream but with the support of her friends, she moves on to become an even more empathetic, loveable version of herself.