Anne of Green Gables (Puffin Classics) by L.M. Montgomery

by L.M. Montgomery

Excellent Book

Paperback

Published January 1, 1752

About the author

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908.

Montgomery was born at Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 30, 1874. She came to live at Leaskdale, north of Uxbridge Ontario, after her wedding with Rev. Ewen Macdonald on July 11, 1911. She had three children and wrote close to a dozen books while she was living in the Leaskdale Manse before the family moved to Norval, Ontario in 1926. She died in Toronto April 24, 1942 and was buried at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.

Reviews

[Falon Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so beautiful and has easily worked its way into my top five favorite books. The writing was wonderful and the character development was so settle and yet very impactful. I loved Anne and her curiosity and imagination. I laughed a lot reading this book. I think having an almost 12 year old daughter also helped me to appreciate this story. I found so much likeness between Anne and my own daughter. I also enjoyed the love Marilla had for Anne and the deepening of their relationship throughout. I can’t wait to read it again!

[Nadia Leona Yunis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, I just love these types of stories and books - always have. It’s just sad that I didn’t read Anne of Green Gables when I was younger, but hey, it’s never too late. I’ll be reading all the books in the series. So many life lessons - so much hope and positivity - and such simple lives back then. If you’ve been curious about this book like I was for years and you like books set in the 19the century - then get this now.

[Amanda Nowlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I am just now reading this..I grew up with the old movie and loved it and the book is even better. The emphasis on friendship, sacrificial love, kindness, imagination, and Anne's love of nature. I loved it all.

[Juliette Van De Rijt · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT DE HELL DIT BOEK IS ECHT GEWELDIG OMG. Het einde ik moest zo hard janken dit boek is zoveel beter dan de serie EN DE SERIE VOND IK AL HELMAAL GEWELDIG. ik heb geen woorden voor dit behalve dat deze Lucy Maud Montgomery echt geweldig was en zo voor haar tijd

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Anne’s horizons had closed in since the night she had sat there after coming home from Queen’s; but if the path set before her feet was to be narrow she knew that flowers of quiet happiness would bloom along it. The joys of sincere work and worthy aspiration and congenial friendship were were to be hers; nothing could rob her of her birthright of fancy or her ideal world of dreams. And there was always the bend in the road!”

I loved this book!

[Bobbi Kraft · Rating 2 out of 5]

I realize that this is a beloved story for many but I couldn’t stand Ann. (Sorry friends who love this.)
Reading this was like reading a version of Little Women in which the story is only told through Amy’s eyes and without Marme’s gentle guidance but only Aunt March’s.

I found Ann to be airheaded and self absorbed. During much of the book I just wanted her to stop her chattering.
I will not recommend this book…ever.

[AdwaitParsodkar · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Rating : 4.1 / 5

[Blythe · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy five star read. This is such a beautiful coming of age story of love and friendship and the best kind of chosen family. I only wish I had read it sooner.

[Maddie Aplin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Follow the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates life with her vivid imagination and infectious optimism in the charming town of Avonlea.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book with my freshman as part of his curriculum. We enjoyed reading and discussing this story.

[Erynn McKelvy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful ode to the summer :)

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an endearing book. It is simple yet heart-warming and Anne with an “e” is so lovable… I just want to hug her…

[Jara Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just gorgeous! A true classic & the sweetest story you’ll ever read!