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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I really loved Anne of green gables, but just thought that Anne of Avonlea was ok, but Anne of the island was by far my favorite. I loved having a history of the characters (from the other two books) and seeing how they were growing and developing. And of course I am always a sucker for a good love story. I even cried at the end! So there you go. I would have given it 4.5 stars if I had the option.
I’m just obsessed with these books. couldn’t love more
I've known that Anne and Gil end up together since I was 6 and first watched the movies, but I still cried a bit when she rejected him. These books are splendid, I wish I had read them sooner.
Anne gets to start going out more and exploring the world in Anne of the Island as she is going to get her bachelor's degree now. We do get some new characters with this story, but none that really stood out to me sadly. She is still going back home to Green Gables quite a bit and we're also getting to see a lot of Davy and what he gets up to at Green Gables while Anne is gone.
Overall I think this book while still enjoyable was just lacking a little something for me. I am buddy reading this series with Misty and we've pointed out some things that at times leave us a little frustrated with this series. The first thing would be that we're always being told what's happened instead of seeing it happen. Now, this could just be the difference in writing styles and how things have changed over time as this book was published over a hundred years ago now. But it is something we've noticed and found a little disappointing at times. The second thing we've noticed is Davy is a lot like Anne was as a child, so while we're getting to see him at a younger age get up to trouble and use his imagination. It can also feel at times like we're just getting the same story over just slight variations happening because he is a boy. While both of these things aren't terrible nor do they ruin the story that's been happening now for three books, it is making the story drag a bit at times for me at least.
I am interested to see what happens with Anne in the next book as it seems certain things are finally happening.
Overall I think this book while still enjoyable was just lacking a little something for me. I am buddy reading this series with Misty and we've pointed out some things that at times leave us a little frustrated with this series. The first thing would be that we're always being told what's happened instead of seeing it happen. Now, this could just be the difference in writing styles and how things have changed over time as this book was published over a hundred years ago now. But it is something we've noticed and found a little disappointing at times. The second thing we've noticed is Davy is a lot like Anne was as a child, so while we're getting to see him at a younger age get up to trouble and use his imagination. It can also feel at times like we're just getting the same story over just slight variations happening because he is a boy. While both of these things aren't terrible nor do they ruin the story that's been happening now for three books, it is making the story drag a bit at times for me at least.
I am interested to see what happens with Anne in the next book as it seems certain things are finally happening.
- they literally tried in great detail to kill a cat???? I also zoned out a little at the very end and was confused who some people like Janet were
+ quote-worthy
+ anne/gilbert
+ cried about Ruby
+ laughed a lot
+ quote-worthy
+ anne/gilbert
+ cried about Ruby
+ laughed a lot
Society didn't give me unrealistic expectations for my college years, Anne of Green Gables did.
fast-paced
I adored Anne of the Island. I haven't read a book in one day in a while, but this one did it for me. I wish it hadn't stopped through the Redmond years so quickly, but as Anne would say, there's more "scope for the imagination" that way.
This is the third book in the series. We meet a more mature Anne, who has finally the possibility of going to college and make one her dreams come true. This is the time spent with good friends, but also the time to find true love.
If book two disappointed me a bit with respect to the first book, this one gave me back the illusions of 'Anne of Green Gables'. The story is more focused on her and how her feelings evolve. She discovers a different life far from Avonlea and all the things that she considered familiar until then. But she sees that different does not mean worse, and that life changes, and one has to go with these changes as best as they can.
She makes a new friend, Philippa, who seems rather superficial and vane at first, but who will also evolve quite a lot in the course of this story.
And there is also love in this book. We have been watching Anne and Gilbert from the first book, wondering whether they would end up together or not. This finds a conclusion in this book, but be aware that there will be pain and there will be tears.
I am happy because I was able to reconnect with twenty year old Anne. One of the best parts of this series is how well developed the characters are, how they speak, how they breath. I care a lot for them, and I have to say that I almost cried with Anne this time again.
Colleen Winton did a very good job bringing the characters to life and making an effort in making them distinguishable. I had troubles at first though, differentiating Anne from Philippa. In some places the audio edits are noticeable, but the interpretations were so good and the story in general so absorbent, that it did not deter me from really enjoying the book.
I am really glad that I was able to review these books, and they have become my favorites among the classics. I do hope Post Hipnotic Press will also record the Anne's remaining books and count with Colleen Winton again to bring Anne and his friends to life.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Post Hypnotic Press. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
If book two disappointed me a bit with respect to the first book, this one gave me back the illusions of 'Anne of Green Gables'. The story is more focused on her and how her feelings evolve. She discovers a different life far from Avonlea and all the things that she considered familiar until then. But she sees that different does not mean worse, and that life changes, and one has to go with these changes as best as they can.
She makes a new friend, Philippa, who seems rather superficial and vane at first, but who will also evolve quite a lot in the course of this story.
And there is also love in this book. We have been watching Anne and Gilbert from the first book, wondering whether they would end up together or not. This finds a conclusion in this book, but be aware that there will be pain and there will be tears.
I am happy because I was able to reconnect with twenty year old Anne. One of the best parts of this series is how well developed the characters are, how they speak, how they breath. I care a lot for them, and I have to say that I almost cried with Anne this time again.
Colleen Winton did a very good job bringing the characters to life and making an effort in making them distinguishable. I had troubles at first though, differentiating Anne from Philippa. In some places the audio edits are noticeable, but the interpretations were so good and the story in general so absorbent, that it did not deter me from really enjoying the book.
I am really glad that I was able to review these books, and they have become my favorites among the classics. I do hope Post Hipnotic Press will also record the Anne's remaining books and count with Colleen Winton again to bring Anne and his friends to life.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Post Hypnotic Press. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Anne!!! Why did you say no to Gilbert at first? There was no reason to, but thank goodness you eventually came to your senses. I love Gilbert and Diana, not as a couple but a people. Anne and Gilbert deserve to be together, and those devilish twins I swear, specially Davy.