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A review by kellymcgatha
Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
4.0
80/103 - 1921 - Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
And so I’ve come to the end of the Anne of Green Gables series.
I read the first book when I was 31 and immediately fell in love with Anne. The first book felt so perfect that I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read anymore, but I’m so glad I slowly continued.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this last one, since the previous two weren’t the best (I didn’t finish Rainbow Valley). So this was a pleasant surprise. Rilla of Ingleside is about WWI and is much darker and more emotional than the previous books. It’s actually a fascinating look at WWI from the perspective of a female character.
My only complaint is that I missed Anne. She’s in the story, of course, but mostly just in the background as Mrs. Blythe. I felt so connected to Anne as a mother in House of Dreams, and I wanted to read the story from Anne’s point of view as she watched her babies go off to war. I did enjoy Rilla’s story, but I just wish at least part of it had been told from Anne’s point of view as well.
I have a lot of emotions about finishing this series. It took me a couple days to process. As soon as I finished, I was tempted to pick up book one and read all of my favorites again, which I think speaks volumes. I decided not to do it now, but I can’t wait to reread this series someday.
And so I’ve come to the end of the Anne of Green Gables series.
I read the first book when I was 31 and immediately fell in love with Anne. The first book felt so perfect that I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read anymore, but I’m so glad I slowly continued.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this last one, since the previous two weren’t the best (I didn’t finish Rainbow Valley). So this was a pleasant surprise. Rilla of Ingleside is about WWI and is much darker and more emotional than the previous books. It’s actually a fascinating look at WWI from the perspective of a female character.
My only complaint is that I missed Anne. She’s in the story, of course, but mostly just in the background as Mrs. Blythe. I felt so connected to Anne as a mother in House of Dreams, and I wanted to read the story from Anne’s point of view as she watched her babies go off to war. I did enjoy Rilla’s story, but I just wish at least part of it had been told from Anne’s point of view as well.
I have a lot of emotions about finishing this series. It took me a couple days to process. As soon as I finished, I was tempted to pick up book one and read all of my favorites again, which I think speaks volumes. I decided not to do it now, but I can’t wait to reread this series someday.