Andi Teran

I have not read [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390789015s/8127.jpg|3464264] growing up. I had other books and, frankly, other interests. There is a lovely translation serenading me from the shelves, so I may read it yet.

There is too much going on in the book. And it feels flat and lifeless and ultimately hollow.

I cannot in good conscience recommend this to anyone.

FINAL VERDICT: Please, do yourself a favour and avoid it. PLEASE?… (mais)

I tried very, very hard to read this as a stand alone book...

As its own book, it is fun and interesting and I will look forward to other works from this author. For books like this I always wish goodreads had a 3.5 star rating because it is closer to 4 stars that 3 stars but maybe still not there. A good story...there is just a lot...a lot of story...which is usually good but I think characters need a little more charm to carry off a story like this. That charm is almost there...

In comparison to the original Anne of Green Gables...well, there really isn't a comparison. The enchantment, the loveliness of the original is missing. I love the change in characters and the heavier tone in this book but it isn't enough. Despite the deeper nature of this book, the original characters are more compelling and touch you in a much more profound way. Even with their more simple natures, Anne, Matthew, Diana, Gilbert, Marilla, and Rachel Lynde resonate on a deeper level. I even missed Moody and Josie...… (mais)