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clowdywings's review
5.0
Oh, this was so good! When I finished, I had such a satisfied and nostalgic feeling! I had read Anne of Green Gables so many times that I've memorized it, especially specific scenes and it was great to read a manga adaptation.
The very best part was how accurate this was. It did skip some (tedious flowery but still interesting) spots that were in the book, but it stayed very very faithful to the other scenes included down to the very wording. I really loved seeing their interpretation of Gilbert and his angst with Anne. It was quality.
Almost everyone is drawn in a cute way. The only exception to this were some of the elderly that had a strange eye shape. They were trying for semi-realism but they got creepy. I loved seeing Anne and Diana in their cutesy anime girl art style! Gilbert's character design threw me off since I pictured him completely different but I got used to him fast.
I'd love if the same people did adaptations of books 2 and 3 too! It would be amazing to see Anne and Gilbert go to college.
**Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!!**
The very best part was how accurate this was. It did skip some (tedious flowery but still interesting) spots that were in the book, but it stayed very very faithful to the other scenes included down to the very wording. I really loved seeing their interpretation of Gilbert and his angst with Anne. It was quality.
Almost everyone is drawn in a cute way. The only exception to this were some of the elderly that had a strange eye shape. They were trying for semi-realism but they got creepy. I loved seeing Anne and Diana in their cutesy anime girl art style! Gilbert's character design threw me off since I pictured him completely different but I got used to him fast.
I'd love if the same people did adaptations of books 2 and 3 too! It would be amazing to see Anne and Gilbert go to college.
**Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!!**
avacazo's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ifollowedthatrabbit's review against another edition
5.0
Well, what can I say? I loved this adaptation of Manga Classics!
gabriellessrs's review
5.0
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This book was kindly provided to me as an ARC by the author (NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
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I tried to read the original Anne of Green Gables twice and it did not get me in the way I was expecting to. It is, in fact, a lovely, deeply emotional, and timeless tale that keeps enchanting people all around the world hundreds of years later of its first publication. So, needless to say, how disappointed I was when I could not hop aboard this train and love Anne Shirley's stories as much as everyone else.
When I saw this cute-looking manga version of the story, I knew I had to try it. If it was enough to win me over then, for sure, it was good. So it did. It blew me away and I am in love with this artistic version of Anne of Green Gables.
The art style is beyond expectations. Sharp and yet very cute traces, perfect when portraiting Anne, Diana, Marilla, and others. The level of detail is amazing and it's the perfect touch for such a classic children's book.
As for the literary content, it was adapted almost word by word. Plotlines were maintained and dialogs were almost all the same as the original piece.
I would recommend it to everyone. First-time readers of Anne, first-time readers of manga (as there is a guide on the first page explaining how to read it), long-time lovers of this story, parents and their children, art teachers and their students. It's a hit and you should not miss it.
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Overall rating: 5/5
Device used: Adobe Digital Editions on Desktop & NetGalley Android app
Language: English, advanced level of ESL
Reader's discretion is advised: no, this title is family-friendly, recommended to all ages
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This book was kindly provided to me as an ARC by the author (NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
________
I tried to read the original Anne of Green Gables twice and it did not get me in the way I was expecting to. It is, in fact, a lovely, deeply emotional, and timeless tale that keeps enchanting people all around the world hundreds of years later of its first publication. So, needless to say, how disappointed I was when I could not hop aboard this train and love Anne Shirley's stories as much as everyone else.
When I saw this cute-looking manga version of the story, I knew I had to try it. If it was enough to win me over then, for sure, it was good. So it did. It blew me away and I am in love with this artistic version of Anne of Green Gables.
The art style is beyond expectations. Sharp and yet very cute traces, perfect when portraiting Anne, Diana, Marilla, and others. The level of detail is amazing and it's the perfect touch for such a classic children's book.
As for the literary content, it was adapted almost word by word. Plotlines were maintained and dialogs were almost all the same as the original piece.
I would recommend it to everyone. First-time readers of Anne, first-time readers of manga (as there is a guide on the first page explaining how to read it), long-time lovers of this story, parents and their children, art teachers and their students. It's a hit and you should not miss it.
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Overall rating: 5/5
Device used: Adobe Digital Editions on Desktop & NetGalley Android app
Language: English, advanced level of ESL
Reader's discretion is advised: no, this title is family-friendly, recommended to all ages
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motobart's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
The manga format was an interesting adaptation. It worked well for the most part, but I found some chapters to be a tad confusing when they left stuff out or has to condense a chapter. Fantastic artwork.
arian_dragonelf's review
funny
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
3.5
historybowler's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks NetGalley for the Arc!
A wonderful manga adaptation of a beloved childhood classic!
A wonderful manga adaptation of a beloved childhood classic!
geekwayne's review
5.0
'Manga Classics: Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery with adaptation by Crystal Chan and art by Kuma Chan is a manga adapation of a classic novel.
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert have a farm on Prince Edward Island. They send away to adopt a young boy to help out on the farm. What they get instead is a young vivacious redheaded girl named Anne Shirley. The story follows Anne as she grows up, from a young, fanciful girl with a runaway imagination to a young woman ready to take on the world.
This manga is authorized by the Heirs of L.M. Montgomery and includes a foreword by Katie McDonald Butler, a granddaughter of the the author. That tells you more than I can about the quality of the adaptation.
And it is quality. I love Manga Classics and the adaptations they do. This one is beloved and they treat it with the utmost care. The art is especially nice. Another great job by the team at Manga Classics!
I received a review copy of this manga from Manga Classics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert have a farm on Prince Edward Island. They send away to adopt a young boy to help out on the farm. What they get instead is a young vivacious redheaded girl named Anne Shirley. The story follows Anne as she grows up, from a young, fanciful girl with a runaway imagination to a young woman ready to take on the world.
This manga is authorized by the Heirs of L.M. Montgomery and includes a foreword by Katie McDonald Butler, a granddaughter of the the author. That tells you more than I can about the quality of the adaptation.
And it is quality. I love Manga Classics and the adaptations they do. This one is beloved and they treat it with the utmost care. The art is especially nice. Another great job by the team at Manga Classics!
I received a review copy of this manga from Manga Classics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
bee_reads_horror's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This Manga adaptation was so perfect! The art, dialogue and story are perfectly adapted covering all the main points of the books and getting all of the heart and wholesomeness of Anne. They did a beautiful job of getting Anne's personality to shine through as well as all the secondary characters. I had a lovely time reading this one and look forward to reading more Manga classics.