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Tout d'abord, je tiens à remercier NetGalley pour ce livre !
Ensuite, il faut savoir que je ne connaissais absolument pas ce classique avant ma lecture. Je n'ai lu ni vu aucune adaptation. Je partais donc dans une totale découverte. Mais ! Depuis plusieurs années que j'entends parler de ce livre, ce ne sont que des avis positifs. Aussi, mes attentes étaient très hautes.
Et forcément... j'ai été légèrement déçue par ma lecture.
Je tiens à dire que les dessins sont vraiment beaux et que au niveau graphique, c'était très appréciable !!
Par contre, mon problème est au niveau de l'histoire. Je n'ai pas vraiment apprécié Anne qui m'a fait lever les yeux au ciel très souvent. Et je ne suis attachée à personne au final, même si certains sont appréciables.
Les messages qui sont passés sont très beaux, et je peux comprendre pourquoi tout le monde aime autant cette histoire. Mais avec moi, ça n'est juste pas passé malheureusement.
Peut-être que je retenterai de le lire dans un différent format dans quelques années; on verra.
Ca reste un livre que je peux recommander, car je sais qu'il plaira à beaucoup de personnes !

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First of all, I want to thank NetGalley for this book !
Then, you should know that I knew absolutely nothing about this classic before reading it. I haven't read or seen any adaptations. So I was on a total discovery. But ! I've been hearing about this book for several years and it's been only positive reviews. Also, my expectations were very high.
And inevitably... I was slightly disappointed by my reading.
I want to say that the drawings are really beautiful and that at the graphic level, it was very appreciable !!
However, my problem is with the story. I didn't really appreciate Anne who made me roll my eyes very often. And I'm not attached to anyone in the end, even if some are appreciable.
The messages that have passed are very beautiful, and I can understand why everyone loves this story so much. But with me, it just didn't happen unfortunately.
Maybe I'll try to read it again in a different format in a few years; we'll see.
It remains a book that I can recommend, because I know that it will please many people !

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Faithful graphic novel version of the beloved classic about Anne Shirley, the imaginative orphan girl of Prince Edward Island. Younger readers will find it an accessible and entertaining read.

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The manga adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. The art is cute. It will appeal to my students and get them engaged in a classic story. It has been a long time since I read Anne of Green Gables, but I didn't notice anything left out. It is a well done adaptation of the classic and was designed with education in mind. I love all the extras at the end of the book that walk us through the process of adapting a classic.

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Quick Summary: Beautifully illustrated and so well done!

My Review: Manga Classics has done it again with this beautifully illustrated story on Anne of Green Gables. I have nothing but praise for this graphic rendering. It was so well done. It evoked just as many feelings as when I read the novel and watched the PBS special. It pulled on my heartstrings. That gets an A+.

This book will do much to introduce a new generation to a beloved classic. It will also provide a fresh take for those who are children at heart.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: All

Special thanks is extended to the publisher and to NetGalley, who provided access to this digital work in exchange for an honest review. The words I have expressed are my own and have not been influenced by the aforementioned in any way.

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I was left wanting to see more after watching the show, so I'm glad I got to read this. It was lovely, a short and quick read. You definitely enjoy it more if you're a fan of the original books or the show, Anne with an E.

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A cute and cosy little read, a more simple way to read a classic! It's beautifully illustrated and the dialoges are great

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Ever since watching ‚Anne with an E‘ I love Anne Shirley’s world and the Manga is a great way to read her story without the old language of the book (at least for a not native speaker like me). The only downside is that the story ends in the middle and I now have to wait and buy a second book

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Manga Classics: Anne of Green Gables is a moving book about an orphan girl hoping to be adopted. She is a feisty, plucky, red-haired girl with a big imagination and heart. I really enjoyed this manga graphic novel, not having read many manga books before. It stays true to the original book, and tells the story well in the comic strips. Unlike many other adapted novels, having read the original book, I think it does not matter whether you read the original book or graphic novel first.

Thank you for taking the time to read my review!

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I loved this story. I have been meaning to read it for years. This adaptation was accessable and a great joy to read. I would recommend it to anyone.

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A delightful adaptation on a beloved classic. Beautiful artwork that depeicted perfectly Anne's story. While the story itself spanned several years, this adaptation did well at consolidating the story. Very true to the story of Anne of Green Gables.

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Anne of Green Gables is a classic story that many children, and adults, have loved for years. Thanks to this manga adaptation, many children who find reading hard will be able to understand the story much better.

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A nice little graphic novel adaptation of the timeless classic Anne of Green Gables. Staying true to both the plot and language of L.M. Montgomery's original book, this manga introduces children to the lovable character of Anne Shirley, an orphan who comes to live with the elderly Cuthbert siblings and turns their lives upside down. This book does a good job of capturing Anne's volubility and fertile imagination, and presenting her adventures with friends and neighbours. The illustrations could be somewhat gentler/softer given that this is a very tranquil, non-action-packed story though. Right now some of the pictures give a feeling of tension or frenzy that is not commensurate with the tone of the original novel. Otherwise, this is a good introduction that will hopefully inspire young readers to read the original full novel!

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a classic read, oh do i love Anne dearly. the art is also so pretty. Her personality shines through the bubbly, energetic, oh i want to see everything and anything.

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I simply love Anne!
And when I found out about this manga i had to give it a shot and read it and I am amazed. The art style is beautiful, clean and the characters are well developed and executed.
I love the silly faces they sometimes make.
It is a great version to present the younger audience so they can read some classics or maybe well known and beloved stories from their childhood.

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I really love this childrens classic and reading it in the manga style was a treat. The illustrations really added to the stories and the cosy feeling of the book and brings green gables to life. If you enjoy manga and these classics I would highly recommend picking up these editions.

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This manga is just beautiful!! To relive the joy that was Anne of Green Gables from my childhood, that I used to watch as an animated show and was always beyond excited for the next episode.

The illustrations and art work in this manga are beautiful and truly captured the spirit of Anne in all her glory and magical advantures.... because everything was an adventure for her and every place was magical.

If you want to be transported back to being a child and seeing Anne once more, this is definitely a wonderful book to do so!!

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I loved this book!!!

I love Anne of Green Gables and I was so excited to revisit this story in a manga adaption!

The illustrations were so gorgeous (especially Anne’s character design!!! SHE’S SO PRETTTY!!)! They did a fantastic job adapting this story! It perfectly captured the all of the plots, personalities and emotions of the orignal book! Seeing Anne, Matthew, Mariella, Diana, and Gilbert again made me so happy!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eArc in exchange for an honest review

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This retelling of a classic story, through the lensof manga was so beautiful you could feel the emotion! 5/5

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Anne of Green Gables is one of my fav classics and I really enjoyed reading this! The illustrations were beautiful, and everything was exactly how I pictured it to be and more🥰
Highly recommend this:))

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This is such a lovely manga!! Im reading the series itself and this was a good companion to it. It brgought the characters to life for me! Highly highly recommend it....and the series!!

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