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shanhautman's review
4.0
Rereading one of my favorite childhood books as an adult: while Emily is spunky, it was infuriating to read how much she struggled in a patriarchal society and the adults that tried so hard to keep her there. Does it hold up? 5/10
catm222's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lia693's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.0
mika55's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
morpmeep's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
This is one of my dearest childhood stories - definitely one of LM Montgomerys overlooked novels. The vivid imagery painted of the island and New Moon gives me tingles sometimes, and the characters are so so loveabe, even Aunt Elizabeth.
Worth noting that there is a character in the novel named Dean who is 37, and who flirts with Emily and implies that he desires Emily and states he will wait until she comes of age. Emily is 13.
I do think the author handles this quite well in that Emily is oblivious to his feelings because she is a literal child, but the narrator is not. (and it is quite clear to the reader.) The narrator does not necessarily villify Dean for attempting to pursue a child though, instead it's documented a simply a reality for young girls at this time in history.
which it often could be! so it was an interesting though excerise to go through while reading.
Worth noting that there is a character in the novel named Dean who is 37, and who flirts with Emily and implies that he desires Emily and states he will wait until she comes of age. Emily is 13.
I do think the author handles this quite well in that Emily is oblivious to his feelings because she is a literal child, but the narrator is not. (and it is quite clear to the reader.) The narrator does not necessarily villify Dean for attempting to pursue a child though, instead it's documented a simply a reality for young girls at this time in history.
which it often could be! so it was an interesting though excerise to go through while reading.
brendalovesbooks's review
5.0
I loved this. Maybe not quite as well as Anne of Green Gables, but it was still fantastic.
gytha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Quelle jeune fille extraordinaire ! Un peu plus sombre et piquante qu'Anne Shirley, mais toujours avec une envie de voir la beauté dans le monde qui met du baume au cœur...