princessponti Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 It's a bit of an old fashioned one, but has anyone read/enjoyed Anne of Green Gables? I used to watch the tv series at Christmas every year as a kid, and now I have all of the books; I'm really attached to her! It's odd, the books themselves are not massively exciting and the stories are not even especially well told, but they just feel like a lovely warm blanket to me Whenever the world gets to stressful, it's nice just to retreat into the simple universe of Anne where nothing much happens, except tea and buns and the occassional mishap! Does anyone else feel the same or am I alone on this one? (..not alone, apparently she's very popular in Japan!) Quote
Icecream Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 Was bought a big Anne of Green Gables book when I was young but never read it. I'll pick it upand let you know. Quote
madcow Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 Never read the books, but I remember watching the tv series when I was younger. Quote
princessponti Posted October 4, 2006 Author Posted October 4, 2006 You'll have to let me know what you think Icecream! I think it's probably an acquired taste as it is so old fashioned, I know that I'm biased as I grew up with it! - what did you think of the tv series Madcow? Quote
Sarahrob Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 I loved these books when I was a kid - Anne and Katy (from What Katy did) were my absolute favourite girls and I was positive that, had we ever met, we would be best friends. Quote
princessponti Posted October 5, 2006 Author Posted October 5, 2006 O I didn't ever read Katy! Somebody bought a collection for me one year when I was young but I didn't ever read it (I was put off by the big leather bound volume that looked dull! - children!)... maybe I should try reading it now! (if I can find it!) I know what you mean about having an affinity for her, I have freckles so have always felt that pain! Her neurosis have always felt familiar to me! ....Anne had a best friend called Katy, her reflection! Do you remember? How odd! When was Katy written? Maybe it was intended if they are similar characters! Quote
KW Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 I loved this series. It seemed a little more 'grown up' than Laura Ingalls WIlder -- tho I adored those too. Quote
Mia Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 Anne of Green Gables is one of the few books I just couldn't finish. I think it was because the character of Anne just annoyed me so much. I'm afraid it just wasn't my cup of tea. Quote
princessponti Posted October 5, 2006 Author Posted October 5, 2006 I can see why she isn't everybodies cup of tea, she is very flighty and fanciful! I think that's why I like her though, she gets so swept up into the romance of everything and lives in a complete dream world most of the time. I find her quite an inspiring character as she has such determination and drive to succeed (albeit for the wrong reasons sometimes), but her ambition doesn't get in the way of her consideration for others. She can be completely selfless and yet always manages to maintain romance in her soul. I wish I could be more like her in lots of ways! *sigh* Quote
KW Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 I was always fascinated by adoption stories in my youth -- only child as I was -- this was one of my favs of that genre. Quote
princessponti Posted October 6, 2006 Author Posted October 6, 2006 I had never read Laura Ingalls Wilder, or watched the tv show - I think that a lot of stuff escaped me when I was younger! It's funny isnt it the things that attract us when we are little! ..it so traumatic the day she nearly returns to the orphanage ( Quote
Sugar Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 I loved the Anne series - I read them all (they were out of print when I was young, but the library had copies). I preferred the later books though - when she is at university and when she was a teacher to the earlier childhood ones. Quote
Katie Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I've never read the series, actually, though I think I would like to sometime. I have watched some of the movies, though. I don't think that "Katy" from "What Katy Did" is supposed to be the same "Katy" as in the "Anne of Green Gables" Series. What a coincidence, though! Just a few days ago, I was thinking that I would like to read the "What Katy Did" series. Seeing as I have had it for quite awhile, but never read it! And it does look interesting! Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Although my memory is very poor, given that it was about 40years ago, but I grew up with Anne of Green Gables and also the Katy Books, and also Pollyanna. Remember Pollyanna? Can't remember the author. Will have to look it up on Amazon. I know I loved them all. Maybe its time to revisit them I still have Katy, and What Katy Did and possibly What Katy did next. Will have to have a look. PP Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Found her. Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter and also When Pollyanna grew up. The reviews are very positive saying that the books are a good read and have a real feel good factor for both young people and adults. Think I will have to find a copy of Pollyanna. PP Quote
Michelle Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Ah.. Pollyanna.. she was the girl who tried to see good in everything, wasn't she? Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Michelle said... Ah.. Pollyanna.. she was the girl who tried to see good in everything, wasn't she? Yes. I think people used her name when referring to good little girl, but in a nice way...e.g.'she's a regular Pollyanna'. PP Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Probably. As I say my memory is poor and it was a long time ago, but I might look out for a copy just out of curiosity. PP Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Quite by accident I discovered an online copy of Pollyanna which I've downloaded ready to read. I couldn't help but smile when I suddenly came upon it. Serendipity or what! PP Quote
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