You do know this is based on a book right?
The book must be crap then or the mangaka must have turned the book into a piece of s**t.
This is actually a very well known book/series of books in the USA and Canada. There is even a movies. I think what most people don't realize is what Anne is all about. She's an orphan and has had to deal with a lot in her young life. There is no romance in the first book. As she grows up, her attitude towards other people does get better. I think the main reason(s) I like her is because she doesn't let anyone tease her or bully her. She gets mad when someone calls her "carrots." I love her because of it. I understand her a bit. I was bullied growing up. *shrug* She's a strong female character unlike most manga female characters. She won't let the lead male run all over her. If you stopped at this one, you missed the best parts ;) and the sad parts, too.
╮(￣▽￣)╭Anne of Green Gables is a classic of literature writed over a century ago. Well known over the world, not just in english speaking countries, here in Spain anyone would know it if you ask them.
Then it's merely that the manga portrayed the book poorly
Sorry to say this, but I hate this manga, I mean I was only attracted to it in the first place because it was historical and romance but after reading it - it was not only CRAP but there was barely any romance. I mean I just couldn't put up with Anne's annoyingness (don't think this is a word, but what the hay) I mean the girl was so, how do I say this, ANNOYING AND SPOILT. She is constantly crying over the smallest things. Honestly, I think that Diana would have made a better main character. If you are going to read this I advise you just drop it and move onto a better manga like A Victorian Romance: Emma (also an anime) or Pansy or Lady Georgie or maybe even Candy Candy (haven't read it yet but by the reviews it is really good). Anyway I think I have finished ranting - PEACE OUT!
PS: Out of all of the mangas I stated above Pansy is the best, if you like historical and romance I seriously advise you to read it.