Good grief! How many times can I write "The Story Girl" in one paragraph?!
This is the latest book I read for The L.M. Montgomery Reading Challenge at Reading to Know. After reading 2 other books for the challenge this month I've concluded that reading multiple Montgomery books back-to-back is not a good idea for me.
I know my friend, Carrie, loves Montgomery and I've honestly tried to love her, too. But The Story Girl nearly did me in. Honestly, I only made it half way through. I just couldn't finish. For me, that's huge! I always finish books and movies, no matter how bad they are.
Unfortunately, 3 books with flowery descriptions that go on-and-on were just too much for me. I guess I'm too practical, kinda like Marilla in Anne of Green Gables.
I'm not a huge fan of The Story Girl but I'll turn it over to my daughter one day. Though I WILL be sure to read along and discuss it with her because the theology in this book is a little warped. I don't want my daughter to be confused by the misinformed ideas that Montgomery presents.
Poor theology aside, if you enjoy Montgomery then you'll enjoy The Story Girl.
It's probably good that this is the last Montgomery book I read. Given this review and the ones I wrote of Mistress Pat and Magic for Marigold, I'm not sure Carrie would be friends with me after another less-than-favorable review.
Tell me, are you a Montgomery fan?
4 comments:
Yeah, I'm still a fan, but I'm not as big a fan as I was as a teen. One book at a time is enough for me now. :-)
Amy, I think one book at a time is plenty for me. I've got to remember that next year!
I appreciate your efforts but I do think you should just give it up. You're excused. =)
LOL! Thanks, Carrie!
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