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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
A re read of one of my childhood favorites. It really held up for the most part, excepting feminism and pervert alert for Dean Priest. Still 5 stars for me, and it gave me “the flash” on several occasions. ❤️
Audiobook- I first heard of this book in another book and for the life of me I can't remember which one. But I enjoyed having this story read to me. Not big on the plot it was sweet. Just the story of a girl come to live at a new place, her day dreaming and hopes, and friendships of childhood.
If it's in you to climb you must—there are those who must lift their eyes to the hills—they can't breathe properly in the valleys. God help them if there's some weakness in them that prevents their climbing.
I've heard people say that prefer Emily to Anne...not so for me. The book was sweet, and I found Emily and her friends and (some of) her family to be delightful, but overall it was just lacking the whimsical magic and boundless energy I love about Anne.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is reminiscent of Anne of Green Gables but it is still wholeheartedly it's own. The writing style is definitely more mature or at least more challenging than Anne.
I found this book a bit difficult to get through, because reading from the perspective of a child was a bit exhausting at times. Maybe I'm just looking for more challenging books that deal with more mature themes. However, this book is simple and so light-hearted, and at times I really thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily reminds me a lot of my own mother, and I have definitely become attached to the characters and the story. It's joyful and the romanticism of life is refreshing and inspiring. It encourages me to be more romantic and appreciative. I thought that Emily and the people around her were surprisingly nonchalant towards her situation. I don't know what I would have done or felt if both my parents had died and I was sent to live with someone who didn't really want me. As for the characters, I thought that Emily, as a protagonist had some flaws but was not complex enough for a heroine. Maybe that's the point of a main character though - agreeable and simple enough for the reader to put themselves into their shoes. Other characters, though, are incredibly diverse and I liked that they felt more real - both with flaws and positive attributes, which make them interesting and more. Of course, I'm not saying this book or it's characters was incredibly deep or introspective, as it is a children's book. The book radiates childlike innocence and I believe L.M. Montgomery truly understands the mind of a child. At least, children of her time. Authors who are in touch with their inner child can really connect with their target audience. It was a really nice book for me.
I found this book a bit difficult to get through, because reading from the perspective of a child was a bit exhausting at times. Maybe I'm just looking for more challenging books that deal with more mature themes. However, this book is simple and so light-hearted, and at times I really thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily reminds me a lot of my own mother, and I have definitely become attached to the characters and the story. It's joyful and the romanticism of life is refreshing and inspiring. It encourages me to be more romantic and appreciative. I thought that Emily and the people around her were surprisingly nonchalant towards her situation. I don't know what I would have done or felt if both my parents had died and I was sent to live with someone who didn't really want me. As for the characters, I thought that Emily, as a protagonist had some flaws but was not complex enough for a heroine. Maybe that's the point of a main character though - agreeable and simple enough for the reader to put themselves into their shoes. Other characters, though, are incredibly diverse and I liked that they felt more real - both with flaws and positive attributes, which make them interesting and more. Of course, I'm not saying this book or it's characters was incredibly deep or introspective, as it is a children's book. The book radiates childlike innocence and I believe L.M. Montgomery truly understands the mind of a child. At least, children of her time. Authors who are in touch with their inner child can really connect with their target audience. It was a really nice book for me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Rakastan Montgomeryn kuvailevaa tekstiä! Hurmaava miljöö, yllättävänkin kiehtovia juonikuvioita ja valtavan sympaattinen päähenkilö. Muut hahmot jäivät vielä hiukan etäisiksi, enkä ehkä siksi tykästynyt keneenkään erityisesti. Toivottavasti seuraava osa tekee tähän muutoksen.
Muy bonito. Y el final inesperado para mí.
Creo que seguiré con los siguientes.
Creo que seguiré con los siguientes.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated