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Marilla of Green Gables
by Sarah McCoy
4.5*
I loved the Anne of Green Gables books as a child. I reread them recently and enjoyed them again from the perspective of an adult. But there haven't been new books in many years, so I was excited to come across this book about Marilla, the lady who adopts Anne.
In the official books, we only see glimpses of Marilla's life before Anne joins her and her brother at Green Gables. This book goes back to Marilla's childhood to explore her relationships with her parents, her brother, the townspeople (including neighbor Rachel Lynde and beau John Blythe). Even though you know where she ends up based on the canon stories, I enjoyed this imagining of her early years.
Even though this book is written by a different author, the source material is treated with great respect and the voice felt in keeping with the originals. It's a nice addition to the world of Avonlea.
I loved the Anne of Green Gables books as a child. I reread them recently and enjoyed them again from the perspective of an adult. But there haven't been new books in many years, so I was excited to come across this book about Marilla, the lady who adopts Anne.
In the official books, we only see glimpses of Marilla's life before Anne joins her and her brother at Green Gables. This book goes back to Marilla's childhood to explore her relationships with her parents, her brother, the townspeople (including neighbor Rachel Lynde and beau John Blythe). Even though you know where she ends up based on the canon stories, I enjoyed this imagining of her early years.
Even though this book is written by a different author, the source material is treated with great respect and the voice felt in keeping with the originals. It's a nice addition to the world of Avonlea.