What a beautiful book!

This is one classic I had not read but now I think I will read and re-read again. Anne (with an E) was an orphan and taken to Matthew and Morilla who really wanted a boy. Quiet, shy Matthew enjoys this little talkative girl but it took Morilla a bit longer.

There is so much (good stuff) going on in the book. Anne is gifted with an incredible imagination and sees wonder wherever she is. But that also comes with dismal ideas about what might happen.

One of my favorites from Anne is when she is reprimanded for doing something wrong. She replied that she never repeats a mistakes and since she is making so many she will soon run out and surely never make mistakes again. Love it.

Laurel Schroeder is incredible. I can't imagine anyone else as Anne. What a joy to read. So glad I was provided this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

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A charming revisit to my childhood

Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery, has been an adored classic for many years. I remember this story from my childhood, and the nostalgia conjured up is priceless.

This is the first time hearing this story in audiobook form. I think it helps having the narration read aloud to me, due mainly to the long sentences and detailed descriptions authors used in the past. (The first sentence consists of almost 150 words!) Knowing that this was written in the late 1800s makes the wordiness much more acceptable.

The story centers on an eleven year old orphan, Anne Shirley. Her adoptive parents were surprised when the boy they expected to adopt as a helper on the farm turns out to be a girl. And what a handful! Though she has a positive nature and is quite mature for her age, her imagination manages to stir things up.

I love stories that take me back to simpler times. Not to say everything is simple and easy for Anne, but there is something dear about revisiting the past.


Audio Narration: Laurel Schroeder has an even, tender quality that is enjoyable to listen to. Her inflection is appropriate, and she doesn’t over-do it during dialogue. She switches character voices smoothly, without being distracting or disruptive.

Audio Production Quality: The production quality of this audio book is clear, with no distracting background music, static, or skips.

Overall opinion: Anne of Green is a charming, fun story that brings me back to childhood days. The writing is wordy, appropriate for the 1800s time period in which it was written, but is upbeat and filled with warmth and meaning.


**First Line: Mrs. Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies’ eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods of the old Cuthbert place; it was reputed to be an intricate, headlong brook in its earlier course through those woods, with dark secrets of pool and cascade; but by the time it reached Lynde’s Hollow it was a quiet, well-conducted little stream, for not even a brook could run past Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s door without due regard for decency and decorum; it probably was conscious that Mrs. Rachel was sitting at her window, keeping a sharp eye on everything that passed, from brooks and children up, and that if she noticed anything odd or out of place she would never rest until she had ferreted out the whys and wherefores thereof.

I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

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Outstanding Update to Beloved Classic!

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The audiobook of the Anne of Green Gables narrated by Laurel Schroeder is an outstanding update to the children’s classic. Written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1908, it tells the tale of Anne Shirley who is orphaned after her parents are killed (by a virus that is probably curable with antibiotics today). Having visited the Canadian setting where the book is set a few years ago, Montgomery accurately captured the splendor and awe of the island and I could easily close my eyes and recall the beauty of the area while listening.

The story begins at Green Gables, a farm outside Avonlea, Prince Edward Island with an elderly couple (brother and sister) desiring to adopt a 10-11 year boy to help out around the farm. What they get instead is a redheaded, spunky, chatterbox who makes up words that sound more sophisticated. The rest of the story is basically the various adventures and scrapes that Anne gets into over the next 6-7 years. What makes Anne's character so enduring is that she is far from perfect. She makes mistakes, like we do. But Anne's ability to shrug off her mistakes and value learning from each one is truly admirable and inspirational.

Laurel Schroeder did an absolutely outstanding job narrating this book. She provided distinct and consistent voices for all characters, young and old. She has a spunk and sassiness in her readings that make listening very enjoyable. In summary, an excellent book that is superbly narrated! Brava!

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Even better than I remembered it!

This performance reminded me why I loved these books as a young teen. At the end, when the sad things happened, I actually found myself tearing up! I discovered I already have a copy of this book, by a different narrator, but I won't be listening to that anytime soon because the voices as done by Laurel Schroeder were perfect. I hope she does more of the series because I'd love to have the entire set, especially if they're all done by this narrator.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

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Anne of Green Gables

I never heard this story before.I really enjoyed having Laurel Schroeder narrating it for me.Anne is an orphane that Merrilie and Matthew adopt,even though they wanted a boy.Anne has a huge imagination,which evidently was frowned upon at the time.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

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A great classic and an even greater narrator...

I think the story of this entertaining classic is well known. I read it as a book many years ago and liked it a lot.

I had been looking for a good audiobook version of the Novell for a while - and here I found it. The way Laurel Schroeder narrates the story is - to me - just amazing. I cannot even say exactly why, but she keeps you listening with great pleasure from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

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Not a fave listen, but a well done, popular title

I must admit that this is one of the few, shall I say classics, that I had never read. I put in along side Little Women, Black Beauty, and a few others presupposing they would not interest me. As it turns out, this title struck me as an interesting (albeit not too in-depth) listen dealing with the transformed lives of a child and those touched by her presence. The narration was well done, fit the work seamlessly, and made for a very easy listen.

I am fairly certain I probably would not have had the wisdom to appreciate the underlying story had I listened to it as a young reader, but that did not inhibit my experience as an adult.

A review copy of this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in return for this unbiased review. My hope is that this review helps in your decision to obtain this book.

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Excellent Narration of a Delightful Classic

When siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt a little orphan boy from the asylum, dreamy and talkative Anne Shirley arrives by mistake. Matthew is immediately smitten with the little redhaired orphan, and although she holds out longer, Marilla can't help loving her either. With her many mishaps, funny quaint speeches and her fierce loyalty, Anne will win her way into your heart as well.

LM Montgomery wrote that she was no good at writing a young girl romantic love story, but what she created with this alternative family unit is even more special. Gentle Matthew as a father figure, instantly and unconditionally loving Anne. Stern Marilla as a maternal figure, desperate to raise Anne as best she can, but scared by the depth of her love for the girl. And the whole neighborhood of Avonlea as a host of aunts and uncles, offering advice and censure for the little waif who never quite fit in.

Anne herself defies description. She's eternally optimistic, glossing over her own neglected background. She's loving and loyal, unconditionally giving of herself. She's imaginative, creating dream worlds she shares with her friends. Anne has her share of faults too, she's hotheaded and vain, which lead to some of her more memorable mishaps. It makes her infinitely human and lovable. I'm glad I read these books at such a young age, and I would recommend sharing these books with younger readers. There are so many lessons we can learn from Anne.

This was my first time listening to an audio version of this book, and it was a wonderful performance. Laurel Schroeder has a young sensitive voice, and she brought a touch of vulnerability at just the right places. She really captured the spirit of Anne. During conversations she changed her pitch slightly to easily convey who was speaking. She never overacted, her easy pace allows the listener to interpret the emotions portrayed. I received a copy of the audiobook and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. I do hope that this narrator continues to bring the rest of the series to life.

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Ok- Did Not Capture the Magic

I am a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables, but this audiobook did not capture the magic. The narrator was ok, but it was hard to distinguish the voices. I’ll be looking for a better audiobook that can make the characters come alive.

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Charming

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I received a free copy of Anne of Green Gables written by L.M. Montgomery, and narrated by Laurel Schroeder in exchange for an unbiased review."This review copy Audio Book was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge via Audio Book Boom. "With that being said, I read Anne (with an e) of Green Gables many years ago. I found this audio adaption as charming and wonderful as I remember the book years past. I truly enjoyed re-reading Anne's life though Audible, and Laurel Schroeder did a delightful job bringing these characters to life.

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