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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
3 - a small fun book - something to clear the head between books. of European gardeners and their obsessions.
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informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
A gardening book that will only appeal to the die hard garden book lover and even then (I say as a die hard garden book lover) it will probably merit only a so-so.
The book, unfortunately, suffers not only the ravages of time but the American reader's obvious difficulty reading a book written in Czech and translated into British English.
For the most part, Latin terms are used (although some of these plants have since be re-categorized and/or named) but there are a few head-scratchers. The overall garden observations are still tried-and-true and there are a few little smirks to be had, but overall it feels stale.
The illustrations by Josef Capek, however, are expressive and fun.
The book, unfortunately, suffers not only the ravages of time but the American reader's obvious difficulty reading a book written in Czech and translated into British English.
For the most part, Latin terms are used (although some of these plants have since be re-categorized and/or named) but there are a few head-scratchers. The overall garden observations are still tried-and-true and there are a few little smirks to be had, but overall it feels stale.
The illustrations by Josef Capek, however, are expressive and fun.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Věřím, že kdybych se zajímala o zahradničení, předala by mi toho kniha mnohem více. I tak mě ale Čapek potěšil svým jazykem a humorem.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
If P.G. Woodehouse wrote on gardening, it would be a very similar work, I'd imagine. A very pleasant, short read!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Witty, delightful little read. Recommended for any gardener that could benefit from a bit of humor. Some knowledge of Czech culture enriches the experience but is certainly not a prerequisite.