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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's nice to see Anne grow and mature, but it's a bit of a bummer that it means she also gets a little...boring.
This one was fine overall, and I did really love Montgomery's writing when it came to describing Four Winds Harbor and the scenery and homes and such. It was beautifully depicted for the reader and puts you right there with the characters. I appreciated that the cast of new characters was much more limited than in previous books, where it just felt like we met so many people and barely got to know them. I also like that she tackled some heavier topics, particularly regarding Leslie Moore.
But at the same time, not much happens in this book and some of the conversational scenes felt a little repetitive. I mean, as a misandrist feminist dyke, of course I was here for Miss Cornelia, but Montgomery's habit of having her characters repeat their little sayings and catchphrases so often made the conversations a little tedious.
And Anne herself just feels so unsubstantial now. Of course, at the time this book was written, becoming a wife and mother was basically what every young woman was supposed to want above all else, and I don't have a problem with Anne getting married and having babies. But suddenly it's like everything she was before has vanished, including her ambition and desire to teach, and now she's just this milquetoast girl playing house and having tea with people and not doing much beyond reacting to those around her. If you'd asked me to describe Anne Shirley to you based on the first four books, I could tell you so much about her character and personality and values and dreams. But if this were a standalone novel and you asked me to describe Anne Blythe...there just isn't much there to go on.
So it was a little disappointing, even if, as I noted, it's expected based on the times. But it did have its charm and I would like to live in Four Harbors...so long as it had modern plumbing and WiFi.
This one was fine overall, and I did really love Montgomery's writing when it came to describing Four Winds Harbor and the scenery and homes and such. It was beautifully depicted for the reader and puts you right there with the characters. I appreciated that the cast of new characters was much more limited than in previous books, where it just felt like we met so many people and barely got to know them. I also like that she tackled some heavier topics, particularly regarding Leslie Moore.
But at the same time, not much happens in this book and some of the conversational scenes felt a little repetitive. I mean, as a misandrist feminist dyke, of course I was here for Miss Cornelia, but Montgomery's habit of having her characters repeat their little sayings and catchphrases so often made the conversations a little tedious.
And Anne herself just feels so unsubstantial now. Of course, at the time this book was written, becoming a wife and mother was basically what every young woman was supposed to want above all else, and I don't have a problem with Anne getting married and having babies. But suddenly it's like everything she was before has vanished, including her ambition and desire to teach, and now she's just this milquetoast girl playing house and having tea with people and not doing much beyond reacting to those around her. If you'd asked me to describe Anne Shirley to you based on the first four books, I could tell you so much about her character and personality and values and dreams. But if this were a standalone novel and you asked me to describe Anne Blythe...there just isn't much there to go on.
So it was a little disappointing, even if, as I noted, it's expected based on the times. But it did have its charm and I would like to live in Four Harbors...so long as it had modern plumbing and WiFi.
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
There are not very many characters in this but I love them all
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I find myself enjoying this book in the 'Anne' series much more than the previous one despite it having a lot of the same grievances (very little of the old beloved 'side' characters and a lot of new faces). However, the new faces here are, in my opinion, more interesting than previous ones so reading about them wasn't quite a chore.
I admit to finding myself somewhat surprised at a certain event in this book (the death of Anne's first child ) but I suppose as one criticism of this series is that Anne leads a charmed life this was an effective way to dispel that notion.
I would also add that I think the first book is suitable for children, and possibly the second, however this book certainly shifts into an adult/older teen kind of area. I imagine if you 'grew up' on the series you would have aged alongside Anne so this would be appropriate reading (think of the Harry Potter series and the changes in book tone) but I wouldn't really want to give this to younger readers.
I also find that I do not particularly want to read on, but I will for sake of completeness.
I admit to finding myself somewhat surprised at a certain event in this book (
I would also add that I think the first book is suitable for children, and possibly the second, however this book certainly shifts into an adult/older teen kind of area. I imagine if you 'grew up' on the series you would have aged alongside Anne so this would be appropriate reading (think of the Harry Potter series and the changes in book tone) but I wouldn't really want to give this to younger readers.
I also find that I do not particularly want to read on, but I will for sake of completeness.
Yet more stories about Anne Shirley, (Blythe) now a married woman and by the end of the book a mother as well. Motgomery's prose is as engaging as ever. She has really created a fantastic character for us. The other players are rounded and believable too.