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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I cannot even begin to describe how much these books have come to mean to me. I will hold them close to my heart for the rest of my life.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
This one surprised me! Anne, you independent minded, budding feminist; good for you.
While her childhood friend Diana gets married, and has her first baby, Anne is more determined than ever not to be tied down to any man. When Gilbert finally preposed to her, she turns him down, and considers being alone forever. Soon after, she meets the seemingly perfect Roy - rich, very handsome and romantic, completely enamored with her -and then dates him for TWO YEARS, not seeming to notice that its only things that have to do with Gilbert that make her blood run hot. She was prepared to get engaged to him! That threw me. But this is a sappy, romantic book, and of course Anne doesn't marry that beautiful bland man instead of her childhood nemesis/friend. I like that Anne doesn't feel rushed to marry, while all of her girlfriends around her are married or engaged. She feels confused at seeing Diana move on romantically, while she, at twenty, has yet to even feel an attraction towards anyone. I think that would be someone a lot of young people would be able to identify with.
Things I loved - Anne's college life, Patty's Place, and dear Gilbert. She remained determined to achieve her B.A. and embark on a professional future, earning her own way. She also published her first story!
Less interested in - Her new shallow friend Phil, who was supposed to be amusing but just came off ridiculous; her insistence on dating someone who "looked the part" of her teenage dream lover without feeling there was a good rapport between them; the lack of times in Avonlea, where we only infrequently get updates on Marilla, Diana, etc.
I worry that the next book in the series will really test me on this, as I know its more of a "side quest" storyline without Gilbert or Avonlea characters.
Spoiler
While her childhood friend Diana gets married, and has her first baby, Anne is more determined than ever not to be tied down to any man. When Gilbert finally preposed to her, she turns him down, and considers being alone forever. Soon after, she meets the seemingly perfect Roy - rich, very handsome and romantic, completely enamored with her -and then dates him for TWO YEARS, not seeming to notice that its only things that have to do with Gilbert that make her blood run hot. She was prepared to get engaged to him! That threw me. But this is a sappy, romantic book, and of course Anne doesn't marry that beautiful bland man instead of her childhood nemesis/friend. I like that Anne doesn't feel rushed to marry, while all of her girlfriends around her are married or engaged. She feels confused at seeing Diana move on romantically, while she, at twenty, has yet to even feel an attraction towards anyone. I think that would be someone a lot of young people would be able to identify with.
Things I loved - Anne's college life, Patty's Place, and dear Gilbert. She remained determined to achieve her B.A. and embark on a professional future, earning her own way. She also published her first story!
Less interested in - Her new shallow friend Phil, who was supposed to be amusing but just came off ridiculous; her insistence on dating someone who "looked the part" of her teenage dream lover without feeling there was a good rapport between them; the lack of times in Avonlea, where we only infrequently get updates on Marilla, Diana, etc.
I worry that the next book in the series will really test me on this, as I know its more of a "side quest" storyline without Gilbert or Avonlea characters.
I think this the BEST one from the series. And I haven't even read the rest.
I just KNOW. It has to be.
Oh. What I'd give to stay with the girls in Patty's Place with the cats.
I am so sad this book is over. I know there are 5 more.. but I don't think I'll love them as much as I love this one.
Anne is my age. Well almost. And I want her to stay that way. I want to re-read this. But forget everything I read before.
It 2 a.m.
I'm not making any sense.
I'll just mourn in solitude.
I just KNOW. It has to be.
Oh. What I'd give to stay with the girls in Patty's Place with the cats.
I am so sad this book is over. I know there are 5 more.. but I don't think I'll love them as much as I love this one.
Anne is my age. Well almost. And I want her to stay that way. I want to re-read this. But forget everything I read before.
It 2 a.m.
I'm not making any sense.
I'll just mourn in solitude.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book got me so nostalgic for my own university experience. The beautiful friendships, and growth of these characters really all became real in this book. Weddings, graduations, very much hitting!! Alsooo hello the greatest ship there ever was. Finally getting together!
my HEART. I loved this book so dearly. My favourite of the series so far which I finished in two days - and I sobbed finishing it with both sad and happy tears which means it was a very good book indeed
"I don't want sunbursts or marble halls, I just want you."
This book isn't my favorite in the [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789015l/8127._SY75_.jpg|3464264] series but it's certainly one of the most quotable. I had no memory of the events and storyline in this book prior to my reread but I'm glad to have reread it. Not a whole lot is happening plot-wise, thus, my rating.
However, Anne does a lot of soul searching and growing up in this book and I can definitely relate to her feelings watching all of her friends go off, get married, and have kids while she watched from the sidelines.
The only part I really didn't like was the early 20th century attitudes toward getting rid of unwanted animals and what a few characters either did to their animals or attempted to do. This was a real disappointment. However, I understand that viewpoints towards what is acceptable and unacceptable change throughout history.
This book isn't my favorite in the [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789015l/8127._SY75_.jpg|3464264] series but it's certainly one of the most quotable. I had no memory of the events and storyline in this book prior to my reread but I'm glad to have reread it. Not a whole lot is happening plot-wise, thus, my rating.
However, Anne does a lot of soul searching and growing up in this book and I can definitely relate to her feelings watching all of her friends go off, get married, and have kids while she watched from the sidelines.
The only part I really didn't like was the early 20th century attitudes toward getting rid of unwanted animals and what a few characters either did to their animals or attempted to do. This was a real disappointment. However, I understand that viewpoints towards what is acceptable and unacceptable change throughout history.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated