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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The final book in the fantastic trilogy, 22 Mar 2004
I would definitely recommend the 'Emily' trilogy to anyone who is a fan of the 'Anne of Green Gables' books, both written by the brilliant author L. M. Montgomery. Each series is equally good in it's own way, although the 'Anne' books follow Anne from childhood to motherhood, and then follow the stories of her children, while the "Emily" series is firmly rooted around the central character, Emily Byrd Starr, and over a shorter period of time. The "Anne" series is well known for it's foundations in romance, family values, and life in an intimate community, whereas the "Emily" books focus on Emily's budding writing career, her friendships and her suitors, not to mention her sixth sense and Murray temperament, which makes things very interesting. The "Anne" series will always be a classic and beloved work, but in the end, L. M. Montgomery did say that she personally preferred the trilogy of "Emily" books, and I have to agree that although I love both, the story of Emily is far more of a work of art, with much more realistic and three-dimensional characters. The plot is, overall, darker, yet all the more exciting. This last in the trilogy, in particular, has a certain edge that is absent from the stories concerning Anne. For anyone who had read "Emily of New Moon" and "Emily Climbs", this final book in the trilogy is a must-read. Emily must finally choose between Dean Priest, the hunchbacked friend of her father who has been her close friend and confidante since her childhood, or Teddy Kent, her soulmate. Will the book end happily, or will Emily be sentenced to a life alone?
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by L.M. Montgomery
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