Post by Charlynn on Dec 16, 2010 22:27:02 GMT -5
Before Green Gables
Of course, because of my love for the original series, when I saw this in the library, I had to check it out. Though Budge Wilson's work not measure up its inspiration, I did enjoy delving into Anne's past, even if it was through the eyes of another author besides L.M. Montgomery. It belatedly provided a reference point to some of her - Anne's - thoughts, comments, and habits. It also made me want to go back and reread the original series again, though I withheld from doing so. My chief complaint about the book, though, would be the shifting of perspective without warning. Perhaps I am too picky, but I like clear division between one person's thoughts and another's, not going from one point of view to another in the space of just starting a new paragraph. New chapters don't have to be started but I do prefer the transition to be shown by a new, clearly designated section.
Of course, because of my love for the original series, when I saw this in the library, I had to check it out. Though Budge Wilson's work not measure up its inspiration, I did enjoy delving into Anne's past, even if it was through the eyes of another author besides L.M. Montgomery. It belatedly provided a reference point to some of her - Anne's - thoughts, comments, and habits. It also made me want to go back and reread the original series again, though I withheld from doing so. My chief complaint about the book, though, would be the shifting of perspective without warning. Perhaps I am too picky, but I like clear division between one person's thoughts and another's, not going from one point of view to another in the space of just starting a new paragraph. New chapters don't have to be started but I do prefer the transition to be shown by a new, clearly designated section.