Victoria T. (justicepirate) reviewed Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, Bk 1) on + 350 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a fascinating story about a young orphan girl who has quite an imagination. Although she is unwanted by most people and runs her tongue on and on, she finds herself in the home of Green Gables owned by a brother and sister who adopt her. This is filled with tales of how she spends her first 6 years in Green Gables in the first place she can truly call her home. It was encased with stories of friendship, heartache, and growing up. I wanted to read this book series for years (and even owned it as a child but had never read it until now. . and I am 28). I'm so glad that I have been able to read it. I laughed, cried, and could quote a bunch of it since I grew up watching the mini-series.
Brooks H. (FoundItOnAnAirplane) - , reviewed Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, Bk 1) on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book is a great read for an upcoming teen or tweener interested in life at the turn of the century but its appeal crosses all generations and genders. Equally as good as the Disney real-life portrayal of this 20th century gem!
DaLynn M. (dalynnrmc) reviewed Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I've just re-read this in my quest to read the classics I missed and/or have forgotten, and am again enamoured with Anne. Just as she does in the story, the girl grabs your heart and you find yourself rooting for her though you know she'll do well without your help. I find myself remembering feeling the way she did at times, with her imagination and the adults around her finding her creativity but silliness. Dear to my heart, and I'll be (re)reading the rest of the series as well! Next up is Anne of Avonlea.
Sarah W. (StephaniePlum) reviewed Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Any one who reads this book will become a kindred spirit. Anne is just one of the most exciting people in the world! She keeps you on your toes and cause you to really look at life and find the joy and love in it. And who doesn't want a Gilbert Blythe? Still a master piece after 200 years!
Victoria (YSB) - reviewed Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, Bk 1) on + 636 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Oh, what a perfect novel! This book will always stand out in my memory as the first book that ever made me cry - and while hundreds of other books have brought me to tears since then, even in re-reading this book nothing makes me cry harder than this one! Re-reading this has given me such pleasure, that I think I will have to re-read the whole series! In fact, I don't know how far I ever made it in the series, I don't think I have read them all, to be honest. I am looking forward to this project! This book just fills me with such joy! What a perfect delight it has been to re-acquaint myself with Anne Shirley.