Member Reviews

Anne of Green Gables is a heartwarming story about Anne and her adopted family Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They didn't get good start but as they spent time together, the bonding grow strong and they become real family.

I love how this artwork successfuly pick right scene to built their mutual affection. I personally get interest with over dramatic Anne and most of characters at here. And the manga version give advantage to show us the thought of characters right alongside the event. It is help me to really understand the character faster than book narrate.

Well adapted and quite accurate to the real story. The artwork very beautiful and enjoyable. It is fun way to read classics. Totally will read another story, thanks for the chance Netgalley.

Well adapted and quite accurate to the real story. The artwork very beautiful and enjoyable. It is fun way to read classics. Totally will read another story, thanks for the chance Netgalley.

Was this review helpful?

This is a lovely adaptation of one of my all time favorite books! I liked that many scenes seemed to be taken directly from the books, while the manga format definitely added some humor. The story started to feel a little rushed during the middle, but that’s what happens when you have time skips several pages in a row. That said, I’m still impressed that so much plot was able to fit into this manga!

Was this review helpful?

I received an eARC in return for an honest review; thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity.

This was another delightful adaptation of classic literature into manga form, the whimsical nature of Anne’s musings were very well translated into this comic form.

It was a fun, quick read - in particular this adaptation did a great job focusing on the relationships of the characters, particularly the female characters.

Would definitely recommend for fans of this series.

Was this review helpful?

Really disappointed because I loved the original book but I couldn't read the comic. The file type wouldn't download. The cover looks amazing though.

Was this review helpful?

I am not a fan of Anne of Green Gables. I didn't like the original story or the show so I was certain I wouldnt like this one. WOW. I loved it. something about it being put into manga put its in the middle ground of show and book and. I liked it a lot more just like this. It wasn't my favorite manga classics, but I def still enjoyed reading it.

Was this review helpful?

"Anne of Green Gables" has been a favourite of mine since I was a kid and saw the movies and read the first book. I just fell completely in love with it. I've re-watched the movies countless times, and read more of the series as well as diving into L.M. Montgomery's other books. Anne is a kindred spirit with her red hair and big imagination. When I saw that there was a manga adaptation - with gorgeous cover art -, I immediately wanted to read it.

The art is so beautiful. The attention to detail not only with the settings, but also with the characters makes the reading experience so special. Anne, Marilla, and Diana in particular have some of the best art. Mathew was a little surprising - I have the picture of the actors from the movies and the show in my head -, but at the same time his face looked so kind. Gilbert was also a bit of a shock in that he was drawn rather like a typical manga/anime bad-boy. As in, messy, spiky hair. It took some getting used to for sure. 

Another thing I liked about the art is the facial expressions. There are close-ups in key moments, but there are also those typical manga/anime facial expressions that I love so much. They added humour to the story because Anne is SO EXPRESSIVE. There are also close ups of different characters or settings to highlight them, which I think was lovely.

The story itself starts off strong. If you're familiar with the movies or the book you'll recognize a lot of the imagery and dialogue in the beginning of the manga. I really loved being able to recognize key lines from the original text, and I think they were included beautifully. The manga focuses heavily on Anne when she's first with the Cuthberts, and then some time jumps begin. The time jumps are not always clear in that Anne and the other characters don't change physically until Anne has suddenly gone through puberty and her dresses become more grown up. I don't love that the timeline has such big leaps, because I know parts of the story are being left out. Namely, the romance. 

The other thing that detracted from my enjoyment is that sometimes the dialogue was too modern. This didn't happen all the time, but it happened enough that those phrases stood out and took me out of the story. I wish that the language had been kept uniform throughout so as to be more true to the book and the time period in which it's set.

But really, this "Anne of Green Gables" manga is truly lovely. I had such a fun time reading it. It's been awhile since I watched or read "Anne", and it felt like coming home to dive back into this world and revisit some lovely characters. Just be aware that some plotlines are cut out or simplified, and the language isn't consistent.

Was this review helpful?

Anne of Green Gables has such a special place in my heart, as I used to watch the movies with my family.

Ahhh this was so adorable. Since I have recently become obsessed with reading graphic novels, mangas, manhwas, and webtoons, this definitely fulfilled my obsession haha.

I highly recommend these to anyone who enjoys manga or Anne of Green Gables.

I feel like these would actually be really good for kids to read to help them understand better.

Was this review helpful?

Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel that I never got around reading to it. However I love reading graphic novels, comics and mangas and I was really excited to see this one.

The book is about older siblings - Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert who were planning to adopt an orphan boy but end up adopting an orphan girl named Anne which happened due to a mix up by the head of the orphanage. Anne is an extremely imaginative and expressive girl. The book is in a manga format which has various chapters around the life of Anne adjusting in her new home - The Green Gables, her daily life and the people she interacts with.

The beginning of the story seems to be relaxed but towards the second half of the book it seems to be rushed. This makes you feel the disconnect in between and made me add the novel in my TBR because I am curious to know and read the story in that format now. The illustrations are cute and each chapters is like a day or episode in Anne's life. Definitely recommend! I read it digitally but I am sure reading it via book would be more fun!

Was this review helpful?

This was an amazing iteration of the beloved classic! I honestly only remember very little of the original literature bec last I read it was for a school report years ago. Recently though, I've enjoyed the Netflix series ''Anne with and E' and saw that this manga was up for ARC reading!

This follows the original work by Lucy Maud Montgomery more closely than other versions of the classic and adds a little touch of modernism to make it more accessible to readers of today. I loved the flow of the scenes and panels, and while I didn't find something very exceptional with the artwork, it did wonders translating the source work into a manga.

Definitely get this if your a fan of the Anne of Green Gables franchise. It is also a fun way to introduce the book to younger readers.

Was this review helpful?

I thought this will be a sad book like books in that era was written, but it is so enjoyable that I finished it rather quickly.

Adapted from the classic story of same title, this is the story of Anne, an orphan sent to a pair of old siblings who actually wanted a boy. But Anne was so special that they came to love her, and even she brought joy to her surrounding.

A good way to enjoy a classic novel, if you're not too keen on reading: in the form of manga (comic strips).

Was this review helpful?

4.25 stars. I love Anne of Green Gables. I wasn't super invested in the art and found it easy to put it down, but I love Anne. Review to come.

Due to being a high school English teacher, I am often behind on writing reviews. Here is a summary of my initial thoughts.

Was this review helpful?

Once again, I am loving the manga classics given by this publisher based on books many people who are found of reading grew up with. Anne of Green Gables is no different for me--Her adventures as she grows up in a world where her eccentric ways of experiencing the world are just as charming as in the novels to me. The art was cute and truly captured her spirit. So many modern adaptations of this series have come to live, most recent being Anne with an E, and I feel that Anne's story in this manga was done just right. It definitely can help introduce children/teens to the world L.M. Montgomery wished to share with readers everywhere. I would be interested in purchasing a physical copy of this book and letting my young niece read it. And if the publisher were to adapt all the novels in the series to manga form, that would also be a treat I'd want to invest in. The story is a timeless classic and with the revival of Anne and her friends, I know it would do quite well in the market and bring together more readers who enjoy Anne's adventures.

Was this review helpful?

This manga was so cute! Now, I haven't read Anne of Green Gables in a really long time, but this manga was spot on. The plot was pretty much identical and I loved seeing the characters' expressions on paper. Anne was so dynamic and lively, exactly like how the book described. I think it was a perfect adaptation of the original Anne of Green Gables. Also, this manga style is very much my cup of tea. Everything about it was wonderful, from the art to the pacing.

Was this review helpful?

**Thank you to Netgalley and Manga Classics, Inc. for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changed my rating**

Anne of Green Gables was a book I really enjoyed as a kid, so I was excited to be able to review this version of the story. I've read and reviewed quite a few of these manga adaptations at this point and can say this was one of the better ones. Anne is so emotional and expressive that it lends itself very well to this medium. I found myself wishing this version of the story had been adapted into an anime series so I could watch it because the artwork was so well done.

The story was well adapted from the original. In general, this series sticks very closely to the source material, so this wasn't a deviation from what I've come to expect from the series. It was nice to see Anne's relationships with Marilla and Matthew in this format. I knew she had a special bond with Matthew, but this really helped to show that they share certain expressive tendencies in the art design. It also helped me to appreciate her relationship with Marilla better, as you can see Marilla softening in certain spots, which I wasn't always able to intuit on my own as a child when I read the text.

Overall, this was a great adaptation of a well-loved classic. It would be a great addition to any library or classroom. I would recommend it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars

Was this review helpful?

I loved this books so much. It is an adaptation of the original Anne of Green Gables, but it has amazing illustrations to go along with the story!

Was this review helpful?

-ARC kindly offered by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review-

I love Anna's story, practically, forever. It makes me cry, laugh, hope for a better world. Sometimes I really wanted to be like her. A girl who uses the power of imagination to overcome any pain, has an intelligence that makes her gain merit and satisfaction. Life was hard with her, an orphan from an early age, she found herself working in large families where there were no qualms about exploiting her. Fortunately, thanks to a mistake, she goes to Green Gables, to the Cuthbert brothers, and sees in them the possibility of finally living happy and loved. I have always enjoyed seeing her growth. She achieves her goals, gains self-confidence and, unexpectedly, finds sincere and eternal love in her rival. This is one of the reasons why I love the Anna series. She and Gilbert are a couple I admire, one of the best ever.
In this manga, we find the story of the first book in the series. Anna is a lonely child who finds solace in her imagination, but the people of Green Gables manage to make her appreciate reality too. The growing affection for the people who have adopted her, Matthew and Marilla, and the deep friendship with Diana, help her to feel at peace with herself and to give her strength in the most difficult moments. Her rivalry with Gilbert, then, stimulates her even more to commit but pride prevents her from looking beyond this competitiveness. Nobody would believe it possible that a love can be born from a broken slate in the head but for Gilbert it was so and slowly he wants to win her trust and friendship and then move on to something more in the future.
I don't like drawings very much. They are not ugly but they are not traits that I am crazy about. The most important scenes were done well and all in all a good project was created. But comparing it to the reinterpretation created by the talented Yumiko Igarashi, it is defeated, at least for my personal judgment.

Was this review helpful?

What an adorable way to retell this classic story! I could see this getting a new generation of readers interested in Anne

Was this review helpful?

Miss Marilla Cuthbert and Mr. Matthew Cuthbert, siblings who live together at Green Gables, a farm in Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, decide to adopt a boy from the asylum as a helper for their farm. But there is a misunderstanding as a girl named Anne Shirley arrives at their place of meeting. Anne is a curious, energetic, and interesting girl with imagination, and her natural hair colour is red, which is uncommon in their country. What should Marilla and Matthew do about this?

Was this review helpful?

Anne of Green Gables is one of my most favorite books. I grew up on this and if you would have asked me if it could be any better I would have told you no way! I was wrong. This adaption is beautiful. It brought a new life to a book that some students are not interested in. I will definitely add this to my list of books for my high school library.

Was this review helpful?

This book is a manga adaption of the charmingly classic story, Anne of Green Gables. As someone who has loved and still loves the original book, I really enjoyed seeing this adaption, and how the illustrators went about designing and drawing the tale. Truly a must-read for anyone who has enjoyed the original story.

Was this review helpful?