tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post3161206546399104453..comments2023-10-22T07:27:42.505-04:00Comments on Kate's Book Blog: The Charms of Anne of Windy PoplarsKate S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16897618197257393697noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-88249402089555693812010-10-12T17:08:40.139-04:002010-10-12T17:08:40.139-04:00Oh I so love all things Ann. But yes it is one my ...Oh I so love all things Ann. But yes it is one my favorites. I adore Rebeca Dew...I challenge anyone to try and just call her Rebeca (so not happening). and Little Elizabeth and her search for tomorrow. I always cry when I read the story of the little fellow who passes away but am thrilled that the nefew finds family at the end of it and the father gets a picture. It is one book but is many stories each one so very interesting.Jacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348059688660806493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-28360942604676077052009-11-01T20:23:00.708-05:002009-11-01T20:23:00.708-05:00I loved 'Anne of Windy Poplars', which I k...I loved 'Anne of Windy Poplars', which I knew as 'Anne of Windy Willows' in its UK and Ireland edition. What I enjoyed most was the stories and vignettes Anne accumulated from the local community, especially in her walk around the graveyard and, in another chapter, her overnight stay in a much-haunted house. Reading the 'Chronicles of Avonlea' as an adult, I probably felt the pathos of Montgomery's writing more acutely than I did as a child, but back then it was 'Windy Poplars / Willows' that showed me how well she understood humour.Aleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950663340360901550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-40559396048799189212009-10-13T22:41:37.411-04:002009-10-13T22:41:37.411-04:00I'm a little bored by Gilbert (and Jonathan Cr...I'm a little bored by Gilbert (and Jonathan Crombie) but I do like these letters. I enjoy this book a lot, actually; love the epistolary format and also enjoy Anne's independence in this one.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-9277082689798193772009-10-11T05:52:50.064-04:002009-10-11T05:52:50.064-04:00I would have to reread the series again to remembe...I would have to reread the series again to remember which ones I hate and love. It's been too long at this point!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-18325202054538808222009-10-10T21:08:25.297-04:002009-10-10T21:08:25.297-04:00I don't love Gilbert as much as I love Jonatha...I don't love Gilbert as much as I love Jonathan Crombie. <br /><br />Forever.<br /><br />You've made me want to revisit this one, though. I have probably only read it once and years ago. So I will do so!<br /><br />I just finished Before Green Gables and will be blogging about my thoughts on it soon.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169971552802919035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-15223757073257523912009-10-09T23:47:04.793-04:002009-10-09T23:47:04.793-04:00When I was young, Windy Poplars definitely wasn...When I was young, Windy Poplars definitely wasn't one of my favorites. But I've discovered that, now that I'm older (okay, much older), I enjoy all of the Anne books almost equally. Of course, I'll always have a special place in my heart for Anne of Green Gables, but I really enjoy spending time with the grown up Anne, too.Bellehttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-76638788797747362612009-10-09T23:31:08.539-04:002009-10-09T23:31:08.539-04:00Ok, I'm not with you on the Gilbert thing. :p ...Ok, I'm not with you on the Gilbert thing. :p I love him.<br /><br />But I do love Windy Poplars! It's definitely one of my faves. :)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-7127948274622985802009-10-09T20:06:44.178-04:002009-10-09T20:06:44.178-04:00I've never really thought of which book I like...I've never really thought of which book I liked or didn't - they are all one big mash up for me of Anne love, I confess. <br />Wonderful review here, which brought back all the wonderfulness of Windy Poplars. I can't drive down Summerside streets without picturing Anne living in one of the old big houses. <br /><br />You did a great analysis of what works well in this novel, and I agree that we really get to hear Anne's voice and the story from her perspective.<br /><br />And as dated as it is, I love the cover - it makes me feel like a teenager again.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-86715798299886795642009-10-09T14:55:58.827-04:002009-10-09T14:55:58.827-04:00My very favorite! Loved the house, the aunts, Reb...My very favorite! Loved the house, the aunts, Rebecca Dew, and Katherine-with-a-K and her transformation. The girl with the student crush who turned vicious still feels current.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-14413298704543890622009-10-09T13:50:21.377-04:002009-10-09T13:50:21.377-04:00The cast of characters is this book can barely be ...The cast of characters is this book can barely be beat. They're all quirky, but their quirks seem real. And it just feels different from the other Anne books.<br />It's been a very long time since I've done a complete reread. It's probably time. I think I need a reading vacation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-24016034580612211922009-10-09T13:49:42.188-04:002009-10-09T13:49:42.188-04:00I'm glad to find another person who sees more ...I'm glad to find another person who sees more to the Anne series than just the romance with Gilbert - I love Gilbert very much, and love the soppy bits, but the story is so much more than that! Yes, I am very fond of this title in the series, especially the Pringle Politics and how Anne finally won them over. As well, of course, Katherine-spelled-with-a-K. (I'm Katherine Ann, so win her approval of one spelling of the two at any rate.)Katie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844778170761632779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-74839229307136376202009-10-09T12:39:02.284-04:002009-10-09T12:39:02.284-04:00My daughter is a fan, but Montgomery´s books never...My daughter is a fan, but Montgomery´s books never found their way to my childhood library (Danish) so they were out of reach for me.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-81457158112201652532009-10-09T11:20:18.665-04:002009-10-09T11:20:18.665-04:00I am a Windy Polars fan! I love all the little vig...I am a Windy Polars fan! I love all the little vignettes and Anne's housemates particularly. I agree that Anne's voice is particularly strong and interesting in this book. Just reading your post has brought back all these memories of the book -- the buttermilk face washings, Dusty Miller, the preserved pumpkin, the poor little boy who gets photographed. And isn't this book the one with Katherine-with-a-K? Thank you for the reminder of a wonderful book!<br /><br />Also, I will join you and sassymonkey in the Barney Snaith fan club. Definitely my favorite leading man in a LMM book (and one of my favorite LMM books)!Deva Faganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258363660299633982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-60685417982247131382009-10-09T10:00:39.020-04:002009-10-09T10:00:39.020-04:00I'll admit, it's not one of my favourite A...I'll admit, it's not one of my favourite Anne books, even though it has some fantastic characters. And it is possibly because I'm a Gilbert fan, though I'm right there with you on Snaith (Blue Castle may be my favourite LMM novel).sassymonkeyhttp://sassymonkeyreads.canoreply@blogger.com