Jacq.and.the.readstalk's Reviews > Anne of Avonlea

Anne of Avonlea is a charming sequel to its predecessor.

It has a wonderful themes to its core; friendships, adulthood, first love and rekindled love, wisdom, and the power of imagination. Anne continually remains the steadfast, kind, and dreamy heroine we love and know, with a touch of more wisdom added to her teenage years.

I adored being introduced to Miss Lavender, another 'kindred spirit' in Anne's world. She was utterly delightful and such a whimsical soul, that I only hope to be like her when I reach middle-age. She is the definition of a young soul.

Davy is a little psychopath! Seriously that child, I couldn't stand him! And yet he got away with everything!? He is horrible to his sister Dora, who is placid and sweet, but she gets shunned because of it from Marilla and Anne? I was secretly hoping for her just to put him in his place. Literally insufferable and so unfair how Dora is treated.

For such a simple plot it is full of joy and funny adventures/escapades, making the simple things in life magical.

Obviously nothing can compare to the greatness of the first novel, but it was still a very enjoyable and lovable read with familiar and new characters set in the picturesque society of the island.

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