Title: The Blue Castle
Author: L.M. Montgomery
Chapters: 45
Pages: 218
Genre: Classics
Rating: 5 stars
I can't believe I waited so
long to read The Blue Castle by
L.M. Montgomery. It was my mom's favorite L.M. Montgomery book and she
was the one that got me started reading the Anne books. So it was kind of
bitter sweet reading it now that she's gone. But after reading it I
realized that I read the book at the right time for me. Had I read it earlier I
wouldn't have been able to appreciate what Valancy went through and what it
took for her to grow. Being just a few years older than Valancy is in
the book and like her being consider and "old maid" by members of my
extended family I could relate to how her family and so of the town treated
her. Had I read this book as a teenager I wouldn't have had the same
respect and view of Valancy as I do as an adult.
Like Valancy did, sometimes
it takes shocking news for you to realize that it's your life. You've got to
live it for yourself and stopped hiding your dreams because you’re afraid of
what everyone might think. Anne Shirley is a heroine for young
girls, but Valancy Stirling is a heroine for women.
Love your review, Carissa! This is a wonderful book, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it at just the right time. ♥
ReplyDelete~Amber