Anne of Green Gables

Anne Shirley is an iconic Canadian character and I have enjoyed reading and listening to this first book of the series a few times. In this rendition, Audible Originals has used an all-star Canadian cast: Sandra Oh, Catherine O'Hara, Victor Garber and Michela Luci, with Megan Follows (who will forever be my favourite on-screen Anne) directing the production. 

The entire cast was perfect, and I became so engaged in the story that I forgot the very popular roles these actors have portrayed in the past. This is no small feat when you have Schitt's Creek's 'Moira Rose' voicing Marilla, Tony award-winning Victor Garber voicing Matthew and Grey's Anatomy/Killing Eve's Sandra Oh narrating. And new-to-me Michela Luci did a fantastic job of bringing Anne's spirit and endearing nature to the listener. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed these Audible Original productions which are free to Audible members. The background sounds (doors closing, leaves scrunching, background voices...) add another layer to this classic story and make you feel like you're listening to an audio play. 

Whether you've read Anne of Green Gables fifty times or have yet to meet this precocious, loquacious and memorable character who is unapologetically and refreshingly herself, I'd highly recommend this amazing audio production. I have yet to read the entire Anne series, so I hope that Audible continues to produce the rest of the AoGG series in this format and with this cast to share Anne's adventures with her many, many fans.

My Rating: 5 stars

Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

Genre: Children's, Classic, Canadian

Type and Source: eAudio from Audible.ca

Narrators: Sandra Oh, Catherine O'Hara, Victor Garber, Michela Luci

Run Time: 5.5 hours

Publisher: Audible Original

First Published: November 30, 2023

Book Description from Audible.ca: Directed by the skillful hand of Megan Follows (Directors Guild Award winner) and featuring the voices of Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh, Emmy Award® winner Catherine O’Hara, and Emmy Award® winner Victor Garber, Anne Shirley’s (Emmy Award® winner Michela Luci) adventures come to life in a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s Prince Edward Island with the magic of an original score and immersive sound design.

A classic listen for the whole family, Anne of Green Gables transcends generations and celebrates the universal journey of self-discovery and the power of imagination. Experience the charm and warmth of shared memories like never before.