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A review by ellianamaselli
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
5.0
This was my favorite of the series yet. Gosh, LMM’s writing is delightful.
Usually, the romanticism of typical conversation is overdone in classics—the characters talk in a way that no one ever has or ever will speak. But not with this series. The conversations, characters, and circumstances feel so REAL. Not to mention, the writing itself is concise. LMM doesn’t often go on useless tangents about silly things like dinner plates. And I appreciate that.
And let’s not forget the setting. LMM has a way of writing that really does take you to Avonlea and Prince Edward Island. It’s such a nice feeling there and it’s the kind of place that makes me crave the book when I’m not reading it. Throughout my reading of this whole series, no matter where I’ve been or what I’ve been doing, I’ve always felt that I’d much rather be in Avonlea with Anne than anywhere else. And I like that.
Also Philippa. Philippa was one of the best parts of this book. Her sass and banter with Anne. And her flat-out ABSURDITY made me love her so, so much. GAH. I can’t wait to continue on with the series.
—Elliana Maselli
Monday, September 7, 2020
11:47PM
Usually, the romanticism of typical conversation is overdone in classics—the characters talk in a way that no one ever has or ever will speak. But not with this series. The conversations, characters, and circumstances feel so REAL. Not to mention, the writing itself is concise. LMM doesn’t often go on useless tangents about silly things like dinner plates. And I appreciate that.
And let’s not forget the setting. LMM has a way of writing that really does take you to Avonlea and Prince Edward Island. It’s such a nice feeling there and it’s the kind of place that makes me crave the book when I’m not reading it. Throughout my reading of this whole series, no matter where I’ve been or what I’ve been doing, I’ve always felt that I’d much rather be in Avonlea with Anne than anywhere else. And I like that.
Also Philippa. Philippa was one of the best parts of this book. Her sass and banter with Anne. And her flat-out ABSURDITY made me love her so, so much. GAH. I can’t wait to continue on with the series.
—Elliana Maselli
Monday, September 7, 2020
11:47PM