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Anne of Green Gables

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About this listen

With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century. In this story of "kindred spirits", McAdams' touching and heartfelt narration proves she is just that - bonded on a deep level to this shimmering classic.

When aging brother and sister Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help with chores around their farm, Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, neither is prepared for the feisty and imaginative redheaded girl who is mistakenly brought to them instead. Nor are they prepared for the way in which she will change their lives. Through a series of hilarious misadventures, Anne's uncompromising spirit makes her a striking presence in the close-knit village, bringing new friendships, first crushes, and, for her foster parents, a love and openness unimaginable before her arrival.

Public Domain (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Classics Literature & Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good Inspiring

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Critic reviews

"Listeners will relish this production of L.M. Montgomery's classic.... As Anne, McAdams's delivery is light and breathy and ever so speedy, but clear and eloquent." ( AudioFile)
Rachel McAdams gives life to a magnificent book. Where you will find yourself laughing and crying and flying away transported with Anne into her world.

Pure Joy

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I like Rachel in movies and love Anne story.
Rachel with her vivacity in movies seemed perfect to narrate Anne. I am not sure what went wrong. But the characters are not at all distinguishable, lines are skipped frequently. Anne's voice is thick and is quite different from what I imagined Anne would be. Overall it didn't match my expectations.

Lovely story somewhat ruined by poor performance

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Would you consider the audio edition of Anne of Green Gables to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, so I don't know.

What did you like best about this story?

Anne's personality, she's an extraordinary child! I couldn't believe how hilarious Anne was. The narrator's voice reminded me of Anna in Frozen, as did how much Anne could talk and her fanciful thinking. Her melodrama did remind me of Amy in Little Women, but overall Anne is a unique character who I gave up anime time just to listen to her exploits. I liked her that much. She is constantly talking, adding drama to non-dramatic events which does drive her adopted parents a little mad, but while her adopted mother slash Aunt rarely shows her amusement, Anne's mannerisms bring lots of love and light to her new home.

What does Rachel McAdams bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I wouldn't have necessarily read it as I don't like most books termed as classic literature, she brought it to life!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I have to say I preferred the earlier parts of the book when Anne was still a child and getting into an insane amount of scrapes: the later part of the book got a bit more serious, and there was less mischief which I heartily missed. You'll need tissues, that's all I'll say about it, and Anne has to grow up fast. She was 16 or so by the end, so in our day still a teen but back then 16 was classed as an adult which is why Anne has to make a few personal sacrifices when life circumstances change.

Any additional comments?

I knew that Anne was firm friends with Diana before I read the book, which made me curious as to how the two became best friends when an incident split the two up and I couldn't see how they would get back together. You know the times in life where accidents happen which aren't the person involved's fault, yet they get the blame? Those happen to Anne a lot, and were highly amusing to hear about. Anne's love of melodrama does mean her sincerity is sometimes not seen by those she is apologising to, at least not the first time round. Life is never dull with Anne.

I received a copy from Audible in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner

A timeless children's classic

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Read this as a child and this reading was just as good as the first time. Heart warming.

Fabulous

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This is a classic tale of a lovely flamed red headed, vulnerable, dreamy girl, orphaned, who melts the hearts of everyone -after time unfolds her beauty to all!

Hilarious take of a growing young girl

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it brought me so much joy. I thoroughly recommend listening to this during lockdown

just beautiful

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I just loved it - finished it in one go - saw much of myself as a child in her, and was quite surprised I haven't had the pleasure of reading it back in the day

Amazing!

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Would give it ten stars of I could. Fabulous narration of a beautiful classic. Just perfect!

Absolute perfection!

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I absolutely loved this story !
I really liked the bit about Anne and Gilbert
becoming friends in the End 😊

Anne

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Anne of Green Gables is a brilliant book, but Rachel McAdams excellent narration truly brings it to life. Listening to this book has been a real pleasure. You will not be disappointed.

Truly Excellent!

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