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Here are some customer reviews of Rilla of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, No. 8) (Anne of Green Gables) : I've enjoyed all the Anne books but this is the best. It touches every emotion and I found myself crying more than once. As carefree Rilla is suddenly pushed into womanhood by WW1 as her 3 brothers,(one of which never returns), her lover, and in a sense everyone she knows goes to war and Rilla finds herself with a warbaby, I felt as though I was there with her and that she and everyone else in this book is real. In my opinion one of the best books ever written. I would recommend this book if you wish to find out the fates of Anne's children as adults, but don't expect it to be as enchanting as the rest of the Anne books. I felt that it was too sad and had a rather dark and unhappy air about it; none of the characters seemed really happy through any of it. I felt that although this book was very well written and portrayed the effects of the war on Rilla and Prince Edward Island very well, it didn't quite reach the same caliber that the rest of the Anne books did. I loved Anne and she is my favorite character in any book I've read. In "Rilla," however, Anne seemed completely erased. Montgomery persistantly referred to her as "Mother" or "Mrs. Blythe" and never really opened any window into Anne's feelings or reactions to the war. Susan, who is just the maid was more of a mother than Anne was, and I find that to be backwards. I also felt that the rest of the cast were really not involved enough at all, except those who had something to do with Rilla. For example, I would have liked to hear about the romances between Jem and Faith and Jerry and Nan with a little more detail. Furthermore, there were times I even forgot that Di, Una, Nan, and Shirley even existed. The entire book revolved far too much around Rilla, with not near enough emphasis on the minor characters, except Walter and Ken. I did enjoy the transition between Rilla becoming a frivolous, vain girl to a responsible, mature woman and I respected her for the trials she was able to bear. However, I felt that she lacked the vivacity and other qualities that make a heroine memorable. Rilla Blythe is a common 15 year old wrapped up in her own self. Then World War 1 breaks out and things she never expected to do she does take care of a war baby, keep a hat for 4 years, and mourn the death a young brother. A wonderful book for anyone that loves a book that triggers every emotion. I have just finished reading this fabulous book and only wish that there was a sequel to it. All through the Anne series, Anne is portrayed as a romantic, kindred spirit, dreamy girl this was good characterization she should have been shown more in this book. Rilla was a vain and shallow girl of 15- almost, in the beginning after she found "Jims" she started acting more respnisible, realistic, and loving to her family. One of my favorite characters was Walter, and when he went to war, it almost made me cry because when anyone goes to war, you don't know if they will come back. There is much more I could say to tell you why you should read this book and also more events that happened in this story, but, i feel that you get the picture of it. Please, sit down one afternoon as I have done and read Rilla of Ingleside. This is the best book in the Anne series I think. It was funny, tragic and romantic. Rilla's adopting of a war baby and Susan's antics were hilarious and I just fell in love with Walter. He was so beautiful and idealistic and when he was killed it was absolutely tragic. The ending however left me wanting more and I wanted to know about Rilla and Ken's future life.

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