I wasn't expecting to like this adaptation of Anne of Green Gables as much as I did. I'm not generally a graphic novel person, and at first I was a bit thrown off by the pupil-less eyes of all the characters, but by the end I was very drawn into it and surprised/sad that it was over so quickly. The scenes are well done and the landscape art is especially beautiful (there seems to be a lot of green, which is so fitting).

Certainly I would recommend reading the actual novel first, but after enjoying that as a teen as well as many viewings of the original movie, this distillation of the humor and poignancy of those scenes came back to me quite easily, and I was happy to rediscover my favorite Avonlea characters in graphic novel form.

Fun & Cute Artwork

This is a super-cute book! Really liked the fun, winsome illustrations.

I normally don't read books of this genre, but I made an exception for this one. I'm glad I did!

This graphic novel is very well done. The illustrations show Anne's frustration with her situation in life. They also show the beauty she sees in nature. This is an old classic and I'm glad they've created this edition.

Andrews McMeel Publishing and Net Galley allowed me to read this book review (thank you). It will be published October 24th.

Her story begins when the brother arrives to pick up the child at the train station. He's come to pick up the boy they wanted for chores. He finds a red headed girl waiting for him. There's nothing to be done, he takes her home. His sister is very upset and says she must go back the next day. Anne is upset because no one wants her and she's been rejected so much in the past. When the next day arrives, she gets to stay. The brother and sister are not much for showing love, but they do care for her.

Her path in life is not easy (somehow it never is) and as she struggles along you watch her mature. My favorite character in this book is the brother. He's more loving, supports her and talks his sister into letting her do things she wouldn't. Everybody needs a champion in their life.

This is a pleasant journey to the past with illustrations that talk to you. Read it, it'll make you smile.

This book is a gorgeous adaptation of the beloved classic. The lush colours, the poignant use of dialogue and text ... I'm stunned.

I have never read the book of Anne of Green Gables before but I now understand why so many people love it so much. And even though I never read the book I feel like the soul of the story came alive in this comic book.
I've loved the emotions, I've loved Anne who is such a pure soul, I've loved how she grew up and how she found herself. The illustrations were so good and so vivid.
I felt myself at home at Green Gables.

Not only did I get approved for an e-galley of Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, I also won a physical Advance Reader’s Copy from the publisher. I was SO excited when it arrived. Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite stories. The graphic novel did not disappoint! I only have two complaints: Anne’s nose was distracting and sometimes things happened too quickly. Seriously! That’s it! I had fun reading it, and I hope that Mariah Marsden makes the rest of the series into graphic novels as well.

<img class="alignleft" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/B06Y4JDJ84.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="273" height="410" />It was a foregone conclusion that I would be requesting a book calling itself <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>. I have loved Anne since I was twelve, and I still reread at least this first book, if not the whole series, just about annually, when I need comfort books. So - well, obviously if I see a graphic novel based on AoGG I have no choice -- but I do have trepidation.

Actually, I had to work a bit to be able to read this, since I couldn't see half the pages of the file I received. I had to download it several times, contact Netgalley customer service (and wasn't <i>that</i> a treat), and finally download a whole new program to read it with. I almost gave up bothering several times, because - really, was it going to be worth all the effort?

First impression: I'm incredibly disturbed that L.M. Montgomery's name does not appear on the cover of this graphic novel. I don't know if some designer wanted to keep the front cover "clean", or ... no, I can't make up any more spurious reasons. But Lucy Maud Montgomery - you know, the woman who wrote the book this graphic novel is based on? - is nowhere. Wait - there's a dedication. That's nice. But I don't care how long a book has been in the public domain, I don't care whether it's legally required or not - if you're using another author's work her name belongs on the cover. At this point in time, of course, AoGG is in the public domain – but a labor of love, which this very much seems to be, ought to also show the utmost respect for the author.

I find this especially surprising since the text of the graphic novel is very faithful the book, often using original wording. (I've read it enough that I can very easily tell.) That's a definite plus, and very much a reason for as high a rating as I'm giving it.

<img class="alignleft" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a7/92/90/a7929068b77fcbcdf17fc4fe2f5e1a0e.jpg" width="187" height="211" />Second impression: and I don't like saying this about the work of a young artist, but - my God, some of the artwork is ugly. I should probably say simply that it's not to my taste, shouldn't I ... anyway. Initially trying to read the book, I found half of the pages to be blank (apparently my slightly ancient laptop's fault, according to the enchanting "Netgalley concierge" I dealt with). And the artwork I could see was one reason I very nearly didn't bother with all the calisthenics I had to go through to read the whole thing.

<img class="alignleft" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/31/99/31/319931d18f163d68d22aecfb2f0a265c.jpg" width="374" height="283" />Second impression of the second impression: it's by no means all ugly. There are some lovely touches; while the coloring is acidic and unsubtle and not very pleasant, the settings are beautifully rendered; figures are expressive and graceful. Anne's maturation is prettily handled. In the end, really, the main thing that creates an impression of ugliness about the art (besides some of the color choices) is the rendering of characters' noses. I mean - I get it. Noses are hard, second only to hands (which the artist does rather well). But this - between the shapes used and the choice to frequently make noses a different shade from the rest of the face - no. Maybe this is why the following exchange does not appear:
<blockquote>"And oh Marilla, Jane Andrews told me that Minnie MacPherson told her that she heard Prissy Andrews tell Sara Gillis that I had a very pretty nose. Marilla, that is the first compliment I have ever had in my life and you can't imagine what a strange feeling it gave me. Marilla, have I really a pretty nose? I know you'll tell me the truth."
"Your nose is well enough," said Marilla shortly. Secretly she thought Anne's nose was a remarkably pretty one; but she had no intention of telling her so.</blockquote>
That makes the artwork all the more sad to me.

<img class="alignleft" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/13/90/95/139095fd9f38c00774491723c6c01522.jpg" width="347" height="247" />My other complaint about the artwork is ... and I mean this as a serious question, not sarcasm ... did Brenna Thummler ever read the book? And regardless of whether she did, did no one who knew the book ever review her pages before it was too late? Because while I was pleased with how well the book was boiled down to fit into a 232-page graphic novel and still stay faithful (if nearly uncredited), the depictions bothered me rather often. Matthew sitting around in his stocking feet? Anne barefoot all over the place, and coming down in the morning stretching and yawning? Mrs. Lynde reacting to seeing Matthew heading off at the beginning with a "huh"? No. It's along the same lines as Peter Jackson's decision to insert fart jokes throughout his Lord of the Rings movies - I'm pretty sure the person who created the original work would be horrified. I also questioned why Diana was shown as considerably taller than Anne, when the latter is described as being tall several times throughout the book, while Diana's height is never remarked on as far as I can remember.

But the thing that made me ... well, I'll be honest, it made me very slightly angry (because if you're going to take someone's work you ought to at least pretend to pay attention) was this:
<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/87/02/5c/87025c924909ab88abffb6cf20aa5469.jpg" />
And this:
<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/81/f0/6f/81f06f048184f787908227195bd98896.jpg" />

"And isn't pink the most bewitching colour in the world? I love it, but I can't wear it. Red-headed people can't wear pink, not even in imagination."

Well, they can in graphic novels, I guess.

The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.

This graphic novel was a very enjoyable read. The art work is beautiful, above all, the illustrator's use of colours, especially all the natural greens in the outdoor scenes. I haven't read the novel, only seen TV adaptations, so can't say how close to the original it is, but it read like little excerpts from Anne's life.

This book is so lovely. The illustrations are gorgeous. The book is very well written. I have never read Anne before today but look forward to reading the books that inspired this one. My sister in law is a huge fan of Anne so I plan to recommend this book to her.

This was a wonderfully charming adaptation of L. M. Montgomery's beloved classic. Anne's spirit came alive in this book, and I can't say enough praise about the illustrations. The parts of the story retold here were well chosen, and overall, I didn't feel like anything was missing.

Colors were wonderful and landscapes, porches and even people were a delight to look at - very similar to how I have visualized the book the first time I read it. Obviously a great amount of work and effort went into creating this, but I think it payed back. No doubt this little graphic novel will gather positive reviews from the one familiar with the original and non familiar alike.

I don't hesitate to recommend this. Do you like your characters witty, dialogue smart, story entertaining? Do you enjoy coming-of-age franchise with old school charm and green meadows of childhood? Then run, don't walk, to read this book. Grab it and savor it. (And don't miss the original novel if you didn't read it already - but I think a reread won't hurt!)

I recently read the book Anne of green gables, so I still had the original story in my head.
The book (and this graphic novel) are about the orphan Anne who, actually accidently, ends up at Green gables. This story tells about her adventures in this new town, how she makes friends, learns to live in a family and her school experience.
This graphic novel did skip some parts, but everything was still excellent understandable. But I think maybe if you haven't read the original story some parts can feel a bit rushed.
This book has so many beautiful sentences, one of my favourite quotes is: 'I'm so glad I live in a world were there are Octobers'
Also the drawings for this graphic novel fitted the story so much. I´m a bit sad that the drawing weren´t in colour on my e-read, but that had nothing to do with the story itself.

Book received from NetGalley.

I loved this, absolutely loved it. I have been a huge fan of Anne since my Grandmother bought me my first book back when I was a child. This is a good adaption of L.M. Montgomery's work. There were a few changes to the original novel, but I think it made the graphic novel flow better and it didn't cause me to complain about the changes. I think this could be a good introduction to the Anne series for younger readers, and most people who are already fans of the series should enjoy it as well.

I enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation as a way for me to discover what Anne of Green Gables is about - I've long heard of it, and never picked up a copy - and on this twee evidence won't ever again. Still, the jaunty, old-fashioned girl-bait is quite pleasing in this form - the use of still, silent images is good and the dappled effect when walking through the woods throughout the seasons really does make for many an appealing visual image. Plotwise? Not my thing - but devotees of the original would feel well-served.

Lovely adaptation to a graphic novel. I thought the illustrations were ok - had to grow on me. But the text was adapted nicely and it made me fall in love with the story all over again.

*thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.
I really enjoyed this. Having not read 'Anne of Green Gables' before, this introduction to the story was a wonderful read. The artwork is really good and I enjoyed looking at all the drawings and the colours. Its a definite must if you are a fan of the classic novel, or even if like me, you have never read the story before, this is a great way to start. I can see myself reading and re-reading this as its a quick read, but theres nothing negative about that. Im probably going to end up buying it when it comes out as an actual book, and im really looking forward to doing that.

My love for Anne of Green Gables is on a level that is the highest of levels. I never lose on an opportunity to read or watch anything Anne related. So when I saw this graphic novel for grabs I got it.

I loved revisiting Avonlea through this fairly great version of my beloved book.

The art was quite good in this. I didn't outright love some of it but it was beautiful nonetheless.

This graphic novel captured the essence of the original novel and made me nostalgic enough to go read the original again.

Special thanks to netgalley for this review copy.

A graphic novel adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic about a precocious, imaginative, and incident-prone orphan who finds a home, family, a bosom friend, and eventually a career at Green Gables on Prince Edward Island in the late 1800s.

I have very high standards for my Anne of Green Gables adaptations. Anne Shirley was my absolute favorite character for several years of my childhood. Most play with friends and sisters revolved around her. I devoured her entire series of books before I finished elementary and went back to visit my favorites again. And I watched the first two PBS movies over, and over, and over. I haven't re-visited the books or movies for several years now but reading this brought back all the nostalgia. I was just going to look at the opening page before bed the other night, and next thing I knew I had finished the entire book. I love the green-saturated illustrations that bring across the beauty of PEI and create a green for Green Gables theme. Marsden includes all the most important Anne moments of the first book, and she's captured the heart of Montgomery's Anne Shirley oh so well. Now because this is a graphic novel and she did have to parse down the story to make it so that the illustrator didn't have a nervous breakdown, most of the secondary characters do get the back seat and some get cut all together (Miss Stacy gets just a teensy tiny bit of page time as does Aunt Jo; Ruby is never mentioned by name, and Jane only gets a line after Anne is at college...the focus really is on Anne and those around her during key moments.) Don't worry, Marilla, Matthew, Diana, and Gilbert get their key moments. I hope Marsden at least does the next few books in the series. Definitely ordering copies for our library and this will be going on my personal Christmas wishlist. Loved it!

Anne of Green Gables: Hell to the graphic novel YEAH!

I grew up eating a lot of cheesy macaroni and hanging around women who obsessed over Anne of Green Gables. They watched the films, read the books, pretended to be the characters. I understood macaroni but failed to understand the pull people had for Avonlea.

As I got older, I gained an appreciation. My reading branched out to more than just Stephen King and Hardy Boys. I read the first book in the series and evolved into a big bearded dude who doesn't change the channel when some variation comes on the Hallmark channel. Netflix launched 'Anne with an E' and I holed up in the bedroom with my wife to consume it.

I nearly peed myself when I found out a new Graphic Novel was slated for release.

Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel (Brenna Thummler, Mariah Marsden)
232 pages
Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN-10: 144947960X
ISBN-13: 978-1449479602

I will refrain from a full plot review. Everyone knows what happens in this story. If you do not know the story, buy this comic and allow it to be an easy stepping stone.

I have to say that "stoked" is an inaccurate description of how pleased I was to get an early look at this stellar Anne of Green Gables Graphic Novel. Beautiful presentation and respectful of the original work and its fanbase.

Marsden did a wonderful job adapting the story for a comic format. Immense Green Gables fans can rest easy knowing that the original book is treated with love. Many sections play out the plotline in detail. Other key scenes in the story are vignettes, moving forward quickly rather than dwelling. Marsden keeps the story moving and ensures all reads are aware if what is happening, why it is important and doesn't dawdle.

The artwork... Thummler is the star of this effort. The artwork is seriously amazing. Watching Anne grow from awkward orphan to young woman organically flowed across the pages. Thummler captured the changes in seasons for both Gables and Anne alike.

This Graphic Novel is a beautiful testament to the classic. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are wonderful and generous loving parents. Diana is a bosom friend. Aunt Josephine is a strong example. Mrs. Lynde stays nosy and powerful. And Gilbert- he remains the steadfast friend Anne refuses to acknowledge.

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Disclosure: This Graphic Novel was supplied to me for review purposes by the author or publisher. With great power comes great sandwich making responsibilities. I have said power and will make fine sammiches for all who ask. The publisher did not ask for a sammich.

E' la prima volta che leggo un fumetto tratto da un'opera letteraria senza conoscere il romanzo originale, ma Anna dai capelli rossi, come è chiamato qui in Italia, mi incuriosiva troppo (e poi, quale bambina degli anni '80, conoscevo già la storia grazie all'anime replicato più volte in tv).

Come mi è già capitato con altre opere destinate ad un pubblico più giovane, da adulta l'ho trovato bellissimo. E posso dire di adorare quella Anne che da bambina non riuscivo a capire e talvolta trovavo petulante.

La storia è nota ai più: la piccola orfana Anne arriva, per errore, alla casa dal tetto verde - da cui il titolo originale -, i cui proprietari, i fratelli Matthew e Marilla, aspettavano un ragazzino che li aiutasse con il lavoro nei campi (e pensare che in passato si potessero effettivamente "ordinare" ragazzini negli orfanotrofi allo scopo di farli lavorare, è di per sé agghiacciante).
Pur essendo inizialmente contraria, la donna accetta, su insistenza di Matthew, di tenere la piccola. "What good could she do us?" chiede. "Well, now..." risponde lui " We could do some good for her". Potremmo fare noi qualcosa per lei.
Comincia così la nuova vita di Anne, una vita in cui le è assicurato un tetto sulla testa, un'istruzione, degli amici, e finalmente qualcuno che la ami...

Anne è una ragazzina profondamente ferita, e fa male percepirlo dalle risposte che gli adulti magari giudicano bizzarre, o dal suo legarsi al dito per anni una presa in giro di un compagno di classe. E' inoltre insofferente alle ingiustizie, dice tutto ciò che pensa, ed ha un rapporto molto particolare con la natura che la circonda: un fiore, un albero, acquistano nomi propri e diventano personaggi delle sue fantasie. Ma è pur sempre una ragazzina, distratta, avventata, desiderosa di non essere più sola. A tal proposito, è molto bello il modo in cui, con una sola tavola, l'illustratrice ci mostra la profonda gioia di Anne nell'aver trovato finalmente un'amica in Diana.

Il mio personaggio preferito è però Matthew, che da subito ama quella bimba chiacchierona e sarà sempre dalla sua parte, efficace intercessore presso la più dura Marilla.
Le ultime scene che lo vedono protagonista mi hanno commosso come nulla era riuscito a fare da molto tempo.
Ottimo anche il personaggio di Marilla, che ho apprezzato soprattutto alla fine, quando apre il suo cuore ad Anne e le dà dei consigli affinché la sua vita possa essere diversa dalla propria e più felice.

I disegni sono piuttosto particolari. Mi piacciono molto i colori, per lo più ispirati alla natura protagonista di molte tavole: il verde, il marrone, l'azzurro.

I personaggi sono longilinei, e richiamano quelli dell'anime che probabilmente ha influenzato l'immaginario di chiunque negli ultimi decenni. Anne, in particolare, non si può dire bella, con il suo strano nasino, ma tutte le tavole sono di una delicatezza unica e veramente piacevoli.

Ho amato davvero molto questo fumetto, e il mio interesse per la piccola Anne e le sue vicende, se possibile, si è acuito ancor di più.