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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I really love this series, re-reading it, made me relies just how much I've missed dear sweet loveable Anne.
I forgot how many proposals there were in this book. I knew there were a lot, but I think there were about twice as many as I remembered. I am enjoying this series again and plan to reread through all of it. I think the first time I read it I was in about 6th grade and I don't know if I have read it between then and now.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I love Anne so dearly — it was so refreshing to see Lucy Maud capture what it is like to be a twenty year old girl in an air that feels current and fresh. Gilbert is so darling. I love his plot. I found the friendship development between Diana and Anne unsatisfying and Ruby’s death disappointing. But what I love about this particular Anne novel is the humanity it captures that doesn’t tie everything up in a bow all perfectly.
emotional
lighthearted
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
Read my full review here.
It’s no surprise that I love this book since all of Anne’s stories so far have been charming and funny and magical. There’s nothing like it, and the series will always hold a special place in my heart.
In Anne of Avonlea we get to see Anne mature, and in this book she matures even more. Sure, she’s still imaginative and fanciful and often-times immature, but those instances became fewer as Anne became refined. Obtaining a B.A. was a dream of her’s and I think her four years at college have helped push her into adulthood. She’s worked hard, lived away from home, and visited the place she was born.
Something so great about this book is that while Gilbert isn’t a huge presence physically, he does tend to be on Anne’s mind. The two are obviously very close, but Anne is terrified of growing up and everything changing - something that is quite relatable to everyone - so she’s blind to her true feelings. I do think she knew deep down she’s in love with him, but she was scared and so was like in denial.
But because of this again we see Anne grow over the course of the novel,.
I would be remiss if I didn’t say, again, that Montgomery is so good at describing things. And she certainly knows how to create a huge cast of unique and interesting characters. She’s such a talent and her writing is a joy to read.
Overall, Anne of the Island is a wonderful book.
It’s no surprise that I love this book since all of Anne’s stories so far have been charming and funny and magical. There’s nothing like it, and the series will always hold a special place in my heart.
In Anne of Avonlea we get to see Anne mature, and in this book she matures even more. Sure, she’s still imaginative and fanciful and often-times immature, but those instances became fewer as Anne became refined. Obtaining a B.A. was a dream of her’s and I think her four years at college have helped push her into adulthood. She’s worked hard, lived away from home, and visited the place she was born.
Something so great about this book is that while Gilbert isn’t a huge presence physically, he does tend to be on Anne’s mind. The two are obviously very close, but Anne is terrified of growing up and everything changing - something that is quite relatable to everyone - so she’s blind to her true feelings. I do think she knew deep down she’s in love with him, but she was scared and so was like in denial.
But because of this again we see Anne grow over the course of the novel,
Spoiler
and the moment when they finally get together is very sweet. I can’t wait to read the next book so I can see them happy togetherI would be remiss if I didn’t say, again, that Montgomery is so good at describing things. And she certainly knows how to create a huge cast of unique and interesting characters. She’s such a talent and her writing is a joy to read.
Overall, Anne of the Island is a wonderful book.
Finished listening to it on a trip to visit my daughter. Nice to have a semi-believable happy ending to this part of the story. Glad I started to listen to these books!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism
Minor: Colonisation, Classism
