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ellemnope 's review for:
Anne of Windy Poplars
by L.M. Montgomery
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars.
I think this is the point in the series where the books are starting to feel more YA than middle grade. That certainly isn't a bad thing either way, but as Anne gets older and matures, the stories mature with her. It's also the case that this installment was written out of order, published 20 years after the third novel, so Montgomery's writing style likely evolved and grew more mature over time.
Anyway...I digress...
Anne remains lovely and fun and Montgomery's characters continue to just enchant me. I am particularly fond of her knack for writing cantankerous characters who leave me laughing out loud at their ridiculous antics. And this novel is rife with them.
I just had a really great time with this read and I love this series. It's definitely mildly dated, but I still find the situations relatable and the whole thing generally wholesome. A case of a classic series that holds up.
I think this is the point in the series where the books are starting to feel more YA than middle grade. That certainly isn't a bad thing either way, but as Anne gets older and matures, the stories mature with her. It's also the case that this installment was written out of order, published 20 years after the third novel, so Montgomery's writing style likely evolved and grew more mature over time.
Anyway...I digress...
Anne remains lovely and fun and Montgomery's characters continue to just enchant me. I am particularly fond of her knack for writing cantankerous characters who leave me laughing out loud at their ridiculous antics. And this novel is rife with them.
I just had a really great time with this read and I love this series. It's definitely mildly dated, but I still find the situations relatable and the whole thing generally wholesome. A case of a classic series that holds up.