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Kilmeny of the Orchard
by L.M. Montgomery
Re-read 1/13/2013
I first read this in my late teens or early twenties and loved it. I found it oh-so-sweet and romantic. And then I didn't read it again, because I didn't own it and I didn't really think about it too much. But after re-reading, I can't give it five stars. I still liked it. It's just not a five-star book. I've seen other people comment on undertones of eugenics and racism in this book, but it's not clear to me that Montgomery included these things APPROVINGLY. Just that it's part of some of the characters. And really, she does indicate that some of these views are wrong - David Baker and Eric's father are both worried that Kilmeny isn't a fit spouse for Eric because of her parentage and/or muteness, but they're won over once they meet her, and they realize it doesn't matter. Although it's troubling that what wins them over instantly is her BEAUTY. Come on, Maud.
I first read this in my late teens or early twenties and loved it. I found it oh-so-sweet and romantic. And then I didn't read it again, because I didn't own it and I didn't really think about it too much. But after re-reading, I can't give it five stars. I still liked it. It's just not a five-star book. I've seen other people comment on undertones of eugenics and racism in this book, but it's not clear to me that Montgomery included these things APPROVINGLY. Just that it's part of some of the characters. And really, she does indicate that some of these views are wrong - David Baker and Eric's father are both worried that Kilmeny isn't a fit spouse for Eric because of her parentage and/or muteness, but they're won over once they meet her, and they realize it doesn't matter. Although it's troubling that what wins them over instantly is her BEAUTY. Come on, Maud.