Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables, Book 1

By: L. M. Montgomery

Narrated by: Laurie Klein

Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables had no intention of adopting the talkative, mischievous, red-headed girl the orphanage in Nova Scotia sent by mistake. What they wanted was a sturdy, sensible boy to help with the chores. Instead, they got 11-year-old Anne Shirley, whose capacity for adventure was only matched by her bright spirit and love of life. Still, there was something about the little girl that gave them second thoughts. She was keen of wit with a scintillating effervescence that was purely captivating. Just perhaps....

Public Domain (P)2005 Books In Motion

Just as Good as I Remembered

This was my favorite book as a child. Fifty years later, I listened to the audio book because I was looking for something soothing and easy while recovering from a head injury. It's a glorious book, filled with kindness and gratitude, and it's read so beautifully. I think it must have helped me heal, because its kindness, and the way it describes the natural world so vividly. It filled me with peace and good thoughts. A real good choice for readers of all ages, and a fascinating glimpse into life at the time my grandmother would have been a young girl. The narrator made it extra wonderful.

Wonderfully narrated and vividly imaginable!

The narrator fully submerged the listener into the story- as a wallflower of sorts. Such a classic story with incredible detail. It provokes a longing for a place one has never been before, yet somehow misses.

Great Book - not so great reading.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes - it is one of the best youth books in the world.

What didn’t you like about Laurie Klein’s performance?

I thought she started out well but after a few chapters she seemed over-exaggerated and not true to character. Her voice was a little grating and the acting was bad.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes.

great book

I have all the Ann books biting really love to hear it performed on Audiobooks.

Pure Delight

Is Anne of Green Gables the best novel ever? It very well might be!

Lovely job by the reader. I’m hoping she did the whole series.