The Blue Castle

As amorbidly imaginative, bookish 12 year-old I spotted a copy of The Blue Castle on an aunt's bookshelf and asked permission to read it. I had never heard of Anne of Green Gables! Entranced by the story, I revisited the book as an old friend for the next forty years through many levels of education and more critically-acclaimed literature but was disappointed not to be able to locate a new copy, even in bookstores with an almost cult-like LMM following. I also learned that experts deemed The Blue Castle to be inferior to other Montgomery novels . Nevertheless, as my own tastes became more sophisticated, I returned again and again to the castle , internalizing more meaning with each reading. How wonderful to learn that I was not alone! The Blue Castle still speaks----- of a person, place, society,and era with understanding far beyond the imaginings of a romantically-minded adolescent.

I have always loved reading Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this book she writes about a twenty-nine year old woman who finally breaks free to become herself. It is full of beautiful landscapes and nature loving. It makes me want to move to Canada forever.

Very enjoyable read. I have had many wonderful hours with Lucy Maud Montgomery! Would recommend all of her books.