It takes some guts to adapt perfection into something completely unique and compelling. The wood block print style graphics not only appeals to me aesthetically but it is unique and captures the personality of these beloved characters with a fresh new approach. Like me, you may practically know Anne's story by heart but in this freaking awesome new graphic novel style, you will fall in love with this classic all over again and exponentially more for the stunning adaptation that has nailed perfection. I think it is so important to recognize the door that opens for certain readers when classics are adapted to graphic novels and quality over quantity is the foundation in these versions where illustrations are mainstage and text is reduced.

A charming and faithful graphical adaptation of the children's classic. Some of the illustrations are truly beautiful. I did take issue with Anne's nose, however, which was not pretty or worthy of someone whose alter-ego is named Cordelia.

As a long time Anne-Fan, I jump at the chance to read any new adaptation or fresh take on my favorite classic of childhood. This graphic novel spin on my old favorite did NOT disappoint. I would highly recommend to a kid who is hesitant about approaching the old-fashioned language of the original books, just to give them a taste for the story. The art is lively and likeable, yet unique - setting itself apart from current looks in middle grade graphic novels. The text adaptation is nearly verbatim - keeping the essence of Maud alive. Will be putting this on my to-buy list at the library.

First, this was the first graphic novel I reviewed with NetGalley and the reproduction is lovely. Of course no graphic adaptation can include every favorite scene (no Miss Josephine Barry? No poetry recital where Anne's "splendid Titian hair" is admired? You see the problems for any adaptor of a beloved classic.) Marsden has taken some snippets of dialogue, some direct from the novel, some not, and transitions between major events in Anne's life are somewhat abrupt. Brenna Thummler is a wonderful artist and illustrator and her magical illustrations capture the mood and magic of Prince Edward Island where spring always seems to be blooming. Anne is the perfect gawky red headed sprite, except for her distractingly awful block of a nose. She is as dramatic, original and inspired as ever in this editon, whether you find her endlessly annoying or charming. After the truly terrible Netflix series which flagrantly changed Anne and her essential character and life experiences, it is refreshing to visit the "real" Avonlea, and hopefully, the book would be a great suggestion for a reluctant reader who then could tackle the full novel.

So charming! This is bright and fresh, and I loved reading the familiar story in graphic format.

I have mixed feelings about this book. This book would be better than not meeting Anne in book form at all but is a poor substitute for the actual book. If you've got, a kid that reads graphic novels exclusively than using this will work. Otherwise, it's not my first choice although the drawings are beautiful. I'm an Anne purist so maybe nothing will please me except the original.

A thoroughly enjoyable adaptation of a beloved novel. Anne of Green Gables is such a beautifully written story and is so dear to my heart that I wanted to read this...but I was a little hesitant as well. (The new Netflix adaptation of Anne is not a favorite for me). I like my Anne with all her quirks and spunk to retain her positive outlook on life. It's one of her strengths.
Marsden did a fabulous job of pulling out the highlights of the book and reworking them into a graphic novel format while retaining some of the beautiful and lyrical language of L.M. Montgomery. It is Anne, and Marilla, and Matthew, and Diana, and Gil, and Josie, and Rachel Lynde that you find in the pages of the original novel. I know these characters and I know this story - that background definitely added to my enjoyment of the book. It's hard to say for sure how someone who hasn't read the novel would experience this, but I imagine that they would find a kindred spirit in Anne and want to read the series.
The only reason I didn't give that fifth star was the artwork. I think Thummler did a great job based on my limited exposure to this genre; it is certainly in keeping with the style of other graphic novels I've read. While the background or landscape scenes were lovely, I wished the scenes with the characters would have showcased more of the softness and elegance that I associate with Avonlea, PEI and the time period in general. The novel has a very idyllic feel to me and I didn't feel like all of the artwork captured that.* That is just my personal preference and I still enjoyed this very much!

*Not related to this review, but the blurb mentions that Thummler is working on her own graphic novel, which I would pick and read.

Absolutely love this graphic version of Anne of Green Gables. The illustrations are so beautifully done!

I loved this book so much I read it twice. I have already pre-ordered two paper copies of the book when it comes out, one for me and one for my mum. Both of us loved the book as children, and the first copy of Anne of Green Gables I ever had was my mother's ragged childhood copy. I was dubious as to how well a graphic novel would translate the sheer charm of the original, but it has done so in spades. It's absolutely glorious.

This is a wonderful introduction to a classic story, perfect for children who can't quite handle the whole text yet. It manages to keep all the important part of the stories while slimming it down to the basics, but never feels thin or empty. The art style is lovely, clear without being too busy. This is a gorgeous book that would make a lovely present. I'll be looking forward to seeing it in person.
Thanks for the opportunity to read it.

I loved Anne of the Green Gables. I find my kindred spirit in her. Though Anne has misgivings , she learns from her experience. She is a free spirited and a clever individual who becomes the embodiment of all the three qualities, which she had difficulty to choose from in the start of the book. Namely, divinely beautiful, dazzlingly clever and angelically good.
The story was enchanting and the illustrations were incredible. Special thanks to author,illustrator, publishers and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this beautiful book.

Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel of childhood, adolescence, and finding your place in this world. The book has been read by generations of children and adults alike. In this new adaptation, the story is the same but the pictures are as vivid as anyone's imagination can be.

I am all for turning classic novels into graphic novels--and because this one stays true to Anne, it is the perfect way to embrace more potential readers of the story. There's no reason that someone who can't sit with a 200-page novel should miss out on a great story, since everyone has a different way of taking in information. Because of the graphic novel format, kids who are a little young for the story can read it, as can those who want the same story in a shorter amount of time. The artwork is something that you'll want to spend some time with, and it all comes together to give life to Anne of Green Gables.

I really enjoyed this. With Anne of Green Gables being so popular lately (with the two different TV series), this was a fun graphic novel to read. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the art and how well it paired with the story. Some of the jumps in time are a big jarring with no warning , but I loved seeing Anne change throughout the story. It also makes me want to reread the original story, which I haven't done in decades. This is a wonderful companion book and I hope it helps new readers find the joy of L.M. Montgomery's series.

3.5 stars
This was a very sweet story about growing up/coming of age. I have never read the book of Anne of Green Gables so this graphic novel is the first time I read this story.
I feel like that this story is timeless in the sense that Anne has some very relatable moments growing up and learns lessons everyone can associate themselves with.

I am reviewing this book as an ARC reviewer for Netgalley. I was curious how this book would be as a graphic novel.
I am so in with this story and the wildness of Anne Shirley. I have loved these books since I was a little girl and I am just as in love with the movies.
The friendship of Diana Barry and Anne Shirley is one that every girl hopes to have and gets to meet their own Kindred Spirit. The undying friendship and competition that Anne and Gilbert have is amazingly written.
I honestly didn't know how this book would translate as a graphic novel and was afraid that some of the sto...

It's been a long time since I've read Anne of Green Gables, but I remember loving it. This graphic novel follows the plot pretty accurately but it loses something in the translation. We don't get Montgomery's brilliant story-telling narrative, and many of the scene jumps are very abrupt. Also, I'm not sure I would have appreciated this as much if I didn't already have some passing familiarity with the original novel.

The art was... not great. I didn't much care for it. It conveyed a bit of an old-timey feel, which worked, but I kept getting distracted by how the artist drew noses. Her landscapes were gorgeous; I did not like the style she drew people.

That all said, I still bawled my eyes out when Matthew died, so I did emotionally connect to this version. It's just hard to not compare it to Montgomery's novel and find it wanting.

Why, you might ask, would anyone need a graphic novel version to read <em>Anne of Green Gables</em>? It is not too far off a question. But, this reminds me of when I tried to get my daughter to love E. Nesbit books the way I did. She started to read them, and found the language too archaic for her tastes. Not that I think Ann do of Green Gables is archaic, but it could be intimidating, as it was written over 100 years ago now.

I love how we still have the language, Anne's talk of having a busom friend, and the other little fun bits that happen in the original, that come up in this adaption of the novel. I have not gone back and checked to see what was left out, and what was left in, but I can hear the story, as I read it, and remember those bits well, so I think it is a very faithful translation.

And listen, if this has to be an e-book, or on the side of a carton of milk, I don't care, as long as it gets int he hand of another generation of young people, and shows that girls can have adventures as well.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I previously read Anne of Green Gables many years ago. This is a lovely book by Mariah Marsden, telling the story of Ann (with an E) Shirley.

The book is an excellent way to encourage the younger reader to read classic novels. The illustrations by Brenna Thummler are great and full of colour.

Many thanks to Netgalley for the copy of this book in return for my honest and unbiased review.

When orphan Anne (with an e) Shirley is sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in place of the boy they had requested to assist them with the farm work, neither could have imagined how this redheaded, freckled spit fire would impact their lives. Spirited, passionate and a chatterbox with a heart of gold who manages to accidentally get herself into trouble quite frequently, Anne transforms Green Gables and Avonlea with her presence. Kindred spirits with best friend Diana and ruthlessly competitive with Gilbert, who she'd swear she despises, Anne is one of those characters that never leaves your heart once she takes up residence.

While I fell in love with Megan Follows' Anne in the 1985 miniseries of Anne of Green Gables and have watched it, along with its sequels, more times than I can count, and own the most beautiful hardcover 100th anniversary edition of the book, I feel I need to admit my utter failure to ever manage to be able to get into the book. I'm so sorry, L.M. Montgomery! I absolutely adored this graphic novel edition of Anne of Green Gables so much that I'm now determined to move Ms. Montgomery's novel higher up my TBR pile and attempt it again.

Kindred spirits the world over, those long time friends of Anne and those meeting her for the first time, are going to be entranced by Mariah Marsden's graphic novel adaptation of this classic. Faithful to the story and characters I know and love, Mariah has made Anne accessible to those who may not have come across her otherwise and reminded those of us who already love her why she will always have a place in our hearts.

Brenna Thummler's whimsical illustrations match the story perfectly. She brings out the individual quirks and characters of each person she illustrates. Her bright, cheerful images transport you to Avonlea and make you want to take up residence.

I received an ARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback. I hope to see Mariah and Brenna team up again in the near future to tackle Anne sequels in the same format.

I so enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation of one of my absolute favorite childhood classics. I've been wanting to re-read this book since the new Netflix show came out, but it's in a box somewhere at my parent's house so it seemed like a lot of hassle. Then I came across this arc and I was thrilled!

The art in this book is really great. I love the colors -- they are so vibrant. That said, I felt like parts were rushed because of how much ground needed to be covered. I definitely still enjoyed it, but I'm not sure that someone who has never read the book would feel the sort of emotional attachment to Matthew (for example) that they should. That said, I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it!

Review forthcoming on my blog toward the end of the month as well in my graphic novels of August 2017 wrap up: firewhiskeyreader.com/blog