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Anne of Avonlea

By: L.M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Susan O'Malley
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Publisher's summary

Five years have passed since the orphan girl Anne Shirley came to live in the childless home of Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. She has returned to Avonlea to teach in the same village school where she herself was taught. Her earlier friends, Diana Barry, Jane Andrews, Priscilla Gray, and Gilbert Blyth, have also become teachers at neighboring village schools.

A mysterious new neighbor and his parrot named Ginger are now added to the original cast of characters. And there are the mischievious but darling Keith twins, Davy and Dora, whom Marilla has adopted.

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Critic reviews

"With a brisk pace and pleasant, natural style, O'Malley's voice makes a good match for Anne's sweet-natured temperament and higher energy....O'Malley gives the many narrative passages, and Anne's parts, a lively quality, while setting an overall tone of nostalgia to match the story." (AudioFile)

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A Treat!

I loved reading Anne's books many, many years ago. Such a treat to find them on audio with a wonderful narrator. I've enjoyed several of Susan O'Malley's narrations and this was a joy to listen to. I've going to be listening to the rest of Anne's tales.

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The narrator ruined it for me

I could only listen for the first 30 minutes, that's how bad the narrator was.

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not as charming

I have listened to the 1st book in the series with great pleasure. It was charming and enchanting. However, as the heroine grows up, in this the 2nd part, the book loses a great portion of its magic. The first part has the power to captivate the hearts and imagination of children and adults alike. The sequel does not have the same universal appeal and belongs in the realm of teenage fiction, that some (including myself) may found predictable, boring, platitudinous. While I would enthusiastically recommend the first book to a reader of any age, I think only my 12-year-old niece might be interested in the second.

That said, it is still very good writing - sparkling style and precise language. The narrator is great.

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Awful Narration

A reader can make or break an audio book. This one broke it. I've tried finding better versions to no avail. Listening to Anne of Green Gables narrated by Julia Whelan was amazing. Too bad she's not the one reading the rest of the series.

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Wonderful story great performance

I chose this rating due to the long enjoyment I have had with this audible book. Susan O'Malley's performance is so magnificent that you forget only one person is narrating. She takes you right into each character. Maud Montgomery, as author, continues the growth of Anne in a superb fashion bringing her character up as well as her age

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Great read

Loved this book for many years. This narration did not disappoint. I laughed, I cried! Love Anne!

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Heartfelt enjoyment

5 stars for the warmth it brings to my heart and for the enjoyment of a simpler, more loving time.

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Lovely Story

I was not a fan of this audio version however the story remains timeless. A treasure.

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The Reader

The reading sounds like a news report from CNN. It is stilted like the reader is looking at every word & reading it very carefully. The voices of characters are so much the same, you don’t know who’s talking if you happen to miss the name. Very disappointing, especially after hearing Rachel McAdams on Anne of Green gables. This is very hard to get through although the story is great.

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Beautiful artistic fiction

This was my first time reading or listening to this book. I first watched & listened to Anne of Green Gables & was happy to see her story continue. The reader made the story come to life. I appreciate Anne’s personality & seeing how it evolves in her growing life. I enjoyed this book thoroughly!

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