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A review by talesandtreatswithtay
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
hopeful
lighthearted
4.0
Anne just makes me feel so whimsical and cozy! This type of story and storytelling aren't my usual wheelhouse, but Anne's character and LM Montgomery's writing just have such charm to keep me engaged.
I chuckled out loud at several points at Anne's adventures, particularly the scrapes she got herself into. You can see Anne's growth since she first came to Green Gables but also her growth into womanhood over the course of this story.
There were a few things that brought down my overall enjoyment: some of Davy's antics were a bit too much for me and I wasn't sure I agreed with some of Anne and Marilla's parenting tactics, and it bothered me a bit that it's stated a few times that they loved Davy more than Dora, the well-behaved child.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Anne in Avonlea, and was even surprised to have the inclusion of a love story towards the end. Also, I love seeing the progression of Anne and Gilbert's relationship: the hint of things to come.
Christian content: 1/3 slight (mentions of Christianity)
I chuckled out loud at several points at Anne's adventures, particularly the scrapes she got herself into. You can see Anne's growth since she first came to Green Gables but also her growth into womanhood over the course of this story.
There were a few things that brought down my overall enjoyment: some of Davy's antics were a bit too much for me and I wasn't sure I agreed with some of Anne and Marilla's parenting tactics, and it bothered me a bit that it's stated a few times that they loved Davy more than Dora, the well-behaved child.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Anne in Avonlea, and was even surprised to have the inclusion of a love story towards the end. Also, I love seeing the progression of Anne and Gilbert's relationship: the hint of things to come.
Christian content: 1/3 slight (mentions of Christianity)