Anne of Green Gables

ild imaginations (this was me once upon a time on both accounts). It is easy to see why this book still remains extremely popular. Anne is good at getting herself into scrapes but she is so endearing that even as an adult, you just want to give her a hug. While I had (and still have!!!) a very wild imagination, it was mostly as a rich inner life for me. Anne tells you exactly what she is thinking. She is impulsive and doesn't think everything through but she has a good heart.

I still appreciated Anne very much but one thing I picked up in this re-read is how rich the secondary characters are. Marilla is tough on the outside but also has a very good heart. She goes through a transformation of sorts throughout the book, which was so fascinating. I loved Matthew in this book! He is such a gentle spirit and although he is quiet and Anne can talk circles around him, he really cares for her and tries to show her in his own way.

This was such a good reread for me! It made me smile to read through old favorite scenes as well as the scenes that I had forgotten about. With this snazzy new cover, now would be a great time to go back to Prince Edward Island!