Anne of Green Gables : The Original Manuscript

As a child, Anne of Green Gables was one of my favorite books. I even went as far as getting a larger book that had 3 books in it and I read the entire 900+ pages in 2 days. My daughter was never into Anne of Green Gables and I was sad about it. But reading the Original Manuscript has made me love the book even more. If you have always loved Anne of Green Gables, then this is the book for you!

Fans of Anne of Green Gables will rejoice when they see this title.  As described, it is a transcription of the novel with its amendments, corrections and more.  There are facsimile pages of the manuscript in Montgomery's handwriting at the beginning of the chapters.  I loved seeing these because they make the writing feel so very real.

The beginning of this book is packed with interesting things to read.  There is biographical information about Lucy Maud (who wanted to be called Maud), whose mother died when she was a toddler, leaving her to be raised by her maternal grandparents.  Her later reunion with her father and his new family is described as was Maud's wish to make him proud of her.  Readers learn about Maud's efforts to get her education, her work as a teacher and also as a reporter which culminated in her becoming a novelist.

There is material from Maud herself included; for example, her efforts in sending out her manuscript and the rejections it received.  Learn why one publisher finally took a chance on her.  Readers share the author's evident delight when her manuscript is accepted.There is also information on how the characters in her stories are or are not based on real people and how the geography of her community found its place in the book.  Readers will learn why Montgomery made Matthew quiet and SPOILER why he died. One anecdote that I found especially touching had to do with the author being asked if Anne was a real person; she was fictional but so very real to the author. 

I highly recommend this book for those who are fond of Green Gables and also for those who may be coming to Anne for the first time.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderful look into a timeless classic! I’ve always loved Anne of Green Gables as well as all of L.M. Montgomery’s works, so this was an absolute delight for me to read. It was such a beautiful little reminder of what it was that made me love the novel in the first place while also showing the thought, love, care, and work that went into creating it. A must read for all Anne fans!

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author presents the original manuscript alongside the published version of Anne of Green Gables. It was a lot of fun to read what added and deleted even when it was something as simple as a name. If you are a fan of the book you will love reading this version. Enjoy

I didn't love that this e-copy of this book had to be downloaded onto a PC to read it, but that didn't detract from the fact that Anne of Green Gables is a timeless favorite. Seeing the author's notes and ideas jotted down just made the story of my beloved Anne all the richer and more complex. Such a delight! I would definitely recommend that anyone who loves shows like Anne With An E or the classic Anne series with Megan Follows & Jonathan Crombie make this a must read! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to write a review.

As a fan of Anne of Green Gables, this was a treat! I got to see the differences between the original and the published version of the story! I recommend this to any Anne of Green Gables fan!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Anne of Green Gables is possibly my favorite book so this original manuscript was such nerdy fun for me! I spent an entire semester in graduate school studying Anne and L.M. Montgomery, and I wish I'd had this book then. This is treasure for Anne fans like me!

Anne of Green Gables: The Original Manuscript is a must-have for an Anne fan. Readers will see the original text of this classic story written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It is amazing. I enjoy history and learning the background or anything related to the development of stories, especially my favorite stories. This book adds to that as you see her process from notes and editorial details to deleting and adding elements. This is a writer's and editor's dream come true as an Anne and Montgomery fan.