Reviews - Emily of New Moon

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While this was the enjoyable read I expect from Montgomery, I didn't love it, and don't feel compelled to finish the series. I completely understand why some of my friends prefer Emily to Anne, but I found her poetic angst not as relatable to me. I found Dean Priest uncomfortable as well. Emily and Anne are very different, but many other characters are similar types, and the storylines are a little too familiar. This strikes me as something of a "which order is the right order of Narnia books" thing, in that I bet it matters a great deal which you read first in who you like better. So, if you have a girl who is destined to be a poet or a storyteller, give her Emily first.

claudiamccarron's review

5.0

For years I've heard about readers debating who's better--Emily or Anne. After finally reading the first of the Emily books, all I can say is I am so happy I live in a world where I can read and love both. So, so good.

alma_alma's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kenny_2288's review

5.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Content Warnings

bingyreader's review against another edition

3.25

lighthearted 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

jlouiseknits's review against another edition

2.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Did not age well. Very similar to author's other book, Anne of Green gables in story line. Slog to get through parts. Will not be reading any of the other books in this series.

Content Warnings

sallyavena's review

4.0

These are very similar to Anne of Green Gables and have the same type of feel, without as much of Anne's feistiness. Emily gets into just as many 'scrapes', but she is a little more demure about it all. Still a fun read for any girl.