Anne of Avonlea

By: L.M. Montgomery

Narrated by: Susan O'Malley

Five years have passed since the orphan girl Anne Shirley came to live in the childless home of Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. She has returned to Avonlea to teach in the same village school where she herself was taught. Her earlier friends, Diana Barry, Jane Andrews, Priscilla Gray, and Gilbert Blyth, have also become teachers at neighboring village schools.

A mysterious new neighbor and his parrot named Ginger are now added to the original cast of characters. And there are the mischievious but darling Keith twins, Davy and Dora, whom Marilla has adopted.

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Critic reviews

"With a brisk pace and pleasant, natural style, O'Malley's voice makes a good match for Anne's sweet-natured temperament and higher energy....O'Malley gives the many narrative passages, and Anne's parts, a lively quality, while setting an overall tone of nostalgia to match the story." (AudioFile)

Narrator did a great job

After listening to Rachel McAdams narrate the first book, it was jarring to hear Susan O’Malley’s narration but after some time, her voice grew and I enjoyed listening. Though not as impactful (in regards to prose) as the first book, I still really love this book.

Wonderful story great performance

I chose this rating due to the long enjoyment I have had with this audible book. Susan O'Malley's performance is so magnificent that you forget only one person is narrating. She takes you right into each character. Maud Montgomery, as author, continues the growth of Anne in a superb fashion bringing her character up as well as her age

I love this book!

I love this series about Anne. I have read all eight books many times, this is my first time listening to it. If it wasn’t that I already love the book I am not sure if the person reading it would have captured me. It was okay reading, but overall enjoyed. 😊

Great read

Loved this book for many years. This narration did not disappoint. I laughed, I cried! Love Anne!

The sound was wonky

One minute the reader would sound soft and the next it was like she was shouting. Like the recording wasn’t done in the same area or with the same equipment.