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kpwilliamson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.75
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
My thoughts on this book are pretty much the same as Windy Poplars. I really liked the story, but it just wasn't the same as the early books. I think these later stories could have been about a different character, instead of dragging Anne's character out for so long.
robin_jong's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
Audiobook performed by Justine Eyre
In book five of this much-beloved series, Anne begins her married life. I don’t want to say any more because I don’t want to include spoilers.
What I love about these books is Anne, herself. She’s so optimistic and friendly, with good common sense, a kind heart, and a generous spirit. She is no stranger to trouble and heartache, and this book definitely includes some heart-wrenching events, but she relies on her strength of character to see her through, and ultimately achieves happiness by recognizing her many blessings and being thankful for them. I love the young woman she has become.
Justine Eyre does a marvelous job voicing the audio book. There are many characters, and she is up to the task of giving each of them a unique voice and demeanor. Of course, Montgomery’s writing gets much of the credit, but Eyre really brings them to life.
In book five of this much-beloved series, Anne begins her married life. I don’t want to say any more because I don’t want to include spoilers.
What I love about these books is Anne, herself. She’s so optimistic and friendly, with good common sense, a kind heart, and a generous spirit. She is no stranger to trouble and heartache, and this book definitely includes some heart-wrenching events, but she relies on her strength of character to see her through, and ultimately achieves happiness by recognizing her many blessings and being thankful for them. I love the young woman she has become.
Justine Eyre does a marvelous job voicing the audio book. There are many characters, and she is up to the task of giving each of them a unique voice and demeanor. Of course, Montgomery’s writing gets much of the credit, but Eyre really brings them to life.
ketutar's review against another edition
3.0
Re-reading 2020
Oh... the surprises are not that surprising any longer, but still as emotional. I cried.
I had forgotten half of them. Oddly enough. :-D I have read this several times, and I don't usually forget what I read :-D
Everyone wanting to marry is irritating, though. I have been only recently wondering if these books shouldn't be called romance novels after all.
I don't think Dick and Leslie's marriage was ever consummated... she got pregnant soon enough with her second husband. But maybe Maud entertained the idea of that when you don't want to be married to someone, you won't get pregnant either. A child would have complicated things, though. But it would have made good literature. Maybe she couldn't handle it. Maybe she didn't want to handle it. Maybe we couldn't have ignored that he probably raped her every damned night. (But, that's so ugly. Let's not spoil the effect, and let's assume he was just unpleasant to her, and occasionally hit her, or something. *sigh*)
Oh... the surprises are not that surprising any longer, but still as emotional. I cried.
I had forgotten half of them. Oddly enough. :-D I have read this several times, and I don't usually forget what I read :-D
Everyone wanting to marry is irritating, though. I have been only recently wondering if these books shouldn't be called romance novels after all.
I don't think Dick and Leslie's marriage was ever consummated... she got pregnant soon enough with her second husband. But maybe Maud entertained the idea of that when you don't want to be married to someone, you won't get pregnant either. A child would have complicated things, though. But it would have made good literature. Maybe she couldn't handle it. Maybe she didn't want to handle it. Maybe we couldn't have ignored that he probably raped her every damned night. (But, that's so ugly. Let's not spoil the effect, and let's assume he was just unpleasant to her, and occasionally hit her, or something. *sigh*)
jaymeeb's review against another edition
5.0
i had such a steady momentum of reading anne books until this one. it just slaps you in the face with LIFE. all the hard, sad, joyful, and emotional parts. i stopped for about a week when i came to the part about Joyce because it was so unexpected and it was a lot for me. i love anne so much and have loved her for years through movies + tv, but to get to know her deeper through the books and griefs that weren’t portrayed on the screen wasn’t easy and i needed some time. but this book is beautiful with how grief and hardship is encountered through life.
grace_hogg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
corinna35's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75