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Reader reviewed by ambeen

Anne of Green Gables is a favorite book from when I was younger and still to this day.

The story follows Anne a bedraggled orphan with a fiery temper who is mistakenly adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who were expecting a boy that could help on the farm. Anne, as is her fashion, wins the Cuthberts over and is at Green Gables to stay. Annes adventures are many and often involve her getting into some kind of trouble. She is terribly endearing though, winning the heart of a particular boy, Gilbert Blythe.

Ah, Gilbert Blythe. The epitome of what every girl wants. Someone that is so in love he doesnt care when you smash that slate over his head.


In spite of Gilberts love, Anne is extremely dim and doesnt realize he loves her. They are perfect for each other but Anne is too hung up on her idea of love and the perfect guy to see it. This is the one major flaw in Annes character but one every girl can relate to as we all have our own idea of the perfect love. Luckily for her, it isnt a tragic flaw.


Another great person in Annes life was Matthew Cuthbert who is full of awesome because he openly shows his love for Anne instead of suppressing it like Marilla (who does love Anne but has a harder time showing it). I sob buckets when he meets his end. Matthew is so genuine and sweet, it would be hard not to love him. Kind of like little kittens or puppies, you just love them so much you want to squeeze them.

One of my favorite parts of the book is when Anne manages to get her best friend drunker than a skunk. Yes, even in the 19th century adolescents were partying it up. Although I suppose I should let you know it is completely innocent. Anne and Diana arent sitting on the banks of Barry Pond sampling Marillas red currant wine while discussing what a witch Josie Pye is. Although how hilarious would that be?

I cant imagine my childhood without Anne. I cant imagine my adulthood without her either. You just cant go wrong where Anne is concerned.