Review: Wonderful edition of a beloved classic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2013
I haven't read the Anne Shirley books in years, so when I had the chance to get nearly all of them (about which, more in a bit) for my Kindle, I jumped.  The stories themselves hold up beautifully, with a solid narrative, memorable characters and a setting that always makes me feel a little wistful.  From the very first chapter, I was hooked yet again, and I see clearly why these novels have endured.But you can read about the stories in other places.  I really wanted to review this particular edition from Doma Publishing House. Frequently I find that the classics haven't translated well to ebook form, and the less expensive they are, the worse the physical qualities.  Not so with Doma's edition of the Anne Shirley books.  For ninety-nine cents you can buy all of the Anne books, save the two that are not currently available for e-publication, Anne of The Ingleside and Anne of Windy Poplars.  To make up for this, the publisher has included Pride and Prejudice and Call of the Wild.  The edition also includes a number of other works by Montgomery including a collection of poetry.The formatting is excellent and easy to read.  There are chapter headings within each individual book.  And I haven't yet found a typo.  There are also new, thoughtful introductions to the stories, and biographical information about Montgomery.  Taken as a whole, this collection is quite a bargain, and a wonderful gift for a favorite child or a fan of Montgomery's work.I hope that once the two missing novels become available, Doma will release a new edition.  I would cheerfully pay another dollar to have them all in one collection.  Doma has become my go-to publisher for classics!