Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1
Ratings91
Average rating4.2
Re-reading this now was soo interesting. Like when I was a KID I don't think I even made it to this book out of my box set bc I was like “why isn't this about ANNE” and then when I revisited it around high school age I was like “wow the drama, the romance” and now I'm like “this is such an interesting perspective on World War I”. Like this was first published in 1921 so it was post-war but still very immediate, and so ultimately patriotic and optimistic (despite the TRAGEDY WALTERRRRRR and also DOG MONDAYYYYYYY sob sob sob). But ultimately like a pretty satisfying wrap-up for the Blythes and associates. Like are the pairings-off a little too TIDY sure but also look it was 1921 and we've already had so many charming widows and spinsters demonstrating that lifestyle. Gotta get these girlies married ok!
Yet another fantastic book from this fantastic author who simply knows my soul and writes stories that speak to it personally!
Anne is the heroine of my heart that makes me run through the meadows of my childhood once more and feel the golden beauty of this world as bright as I did back then.
i have no other words to describe my absolute love for these books and if I could, I'd live between those pages forever!
What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's a classic, it's great, I kin Anne Shirley.
What an amazing sequel to “Anne of Green Gables”. I didn't expect to fall in love so hard with these characters, especially with Anne. I am fascinated by her story and I love seeing her grow up into a beautiful, educated woman. I am so excited to read the next book and follow Anne's journey!
There were flashes of Anne in Rilla in this book, and I wish there had been many more. The descriptive prose is lovely, and it was interesting to read their perspectives on the War. Overall, this series was too slow-paced for me.
This was such a lovely boooook! ❤️
I love Anne, I love the atmosphere, I love everything
This was where my summer of 2016 “Anne” obsession came to an end. Honestly, I'd rather have read Rilla of Ingleside if I had found it. But I'll take what I can get for free and easy summer reading :)
Some of these reviews are spot-on in complaining that there's not enough Anne- and that's true. Those who enjoyed the exploits of Anne the girl (Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, that is) should enjoy the stories of Anne's children, because they tend to take after their mother in exploits.
There are some moments when I found this book outright heartbreaking- Jem's story of unrequited puppy love stands out for me here. The few glimpses we do get of Anne speak to me more as an adult than when I was younger- Anne struggling with an overbearing, unwelcome houseguest, Anne experiencing marital difficulties. These kinds of problems are real, and it's gratifying that Anne felt them, as well. In short, I think this book is underrated.