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Rilla of Ingleside

Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery
By: (1874-1942)

Rilla of Ingleside is the eighth book in the Anne of Green Gables series and focuses on the inspiring journey of Rilla Blythe, the youngest daughter of Anne and Gilbert, as she transforms from a carefree young girl into an enduring young woman swept into the chaos of war. Written from a female perspective, Montgomery accurately depicts a time in history, as she provides a contemporaneous account of the war and serves up the most emotional book in the series. Set during the First World War, the novel explores themes of coming of age, love, separation, and most importantly women’s roles during the war.

The novel begins with the introduction of 15-year-old girl Rilla, who appears as a spoilt, self-centered and immature young girl, preoccupied with adolescent strife as she excitedly prepares for her first grown-up party. However, the bliss of the party is interrupted when word reaches of the outbreak of war and throws the town into frenzy as the men talk about joining. Subsequently, Rilla’s brother Jem and his friend Jerry enlist and go to a training camp before leaving to join the front in France. Following a series of events, Rilla is left alone with her parents worrying about the fate of those fighting, which later include her brother Walter and her love interest Kenneth. As the war continues, the young girl slowly matures and turns her back on her past self-serving ways and instead embraces helping others and putting their needs above her own. Assisting the Junior Red Cross, helping a couple wed, and raising a war orphan are just some of the responsibilities Rilla takes up without protest. As the novel progresses, so does the young protagonist who courageously rises to each occasion with the hope of the safe return of loved ones.

A heart wrenching and inspirational sequel, Rilla of Ingleside offers a rare insight in the roles and hardships experienced by women during war as they were left to the mercy of uncertainty as each day passed. A story caught up in the shadow of war, the novel is an emotional journey of growth, loss, and sacrifice, but nevertheless a timeless piece of literature.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 15 reviews)

Reviewer: - December 8, 2020
Subject: Rila of Inglside
I loved it. Amazing reading!
Reviewer: - November 19, 2018
I love this book, and amazing reading!
Reviewer: - September 24, 2018
Subject: perfect reading
well done karen! Thanks! full marks:-)
Reviewer: - March 27, 2017
Subject: amazing reading!
i love this book, and Karen Savage is the best reader ever!
Reviewer: - January 13, 2017
Amazing book! So well read. Sweet, happy, and sad all at the same time
Reviewer: - September 12, 2016
Subject: *****
Incredible book, so rich. Sad, sweet, and deep. A good portrayal of WWI.
Reviewer: - September 5, 2016
Perfect keep rereading this
Reviewer: - July 25, 2016
I want Karen Savage to read all my books! She's terrific.
Reviewer: - December 2, 2015
Subject: Rilla of Ingleside
good book but wish no one died :(
Reviewer: - June 20, 2015
Karen is excellent she was made to read these books..love all Lucy's work..6/15/15
Reviewer: - March 6, 2015
Subject: Rilla of Ingleside
Perfectly done!
Reviewer: - October 27, 2014
Subject: Rilla of Ingleside
Karen Savage did a wonderful job of reading this book. I enjoyed the way she portrayed the characters.
Reviewer: - August 19, 2013
Subject: Perfect
Her voice is clear and animated, and conveys the emotion provoked by the story.
Reviewer: - August 12, 2013
Subject: Amazing
Reading excellent, story amazing.
Reviewer: - March 5, 2013
Subject: Excellent Narration
Full marks.


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