Reviews - The Secret Garden by Burnett,Frances Hodgson. [1997] Paperback

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The Secret Garden by Burnett,Frances Hodgson. [1997] Paperback

Frances Hodgson Burnett

4.06 AVERAGE

mackzryan's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

coracuta1's review against another edition

5.0

A beautiful book about a traumatized child, disabled child, and a poor child, helping one another, fighting prejudices and unhealthy patterns caused by early age trauma. It's a heartwarming story with loving detailed description of nature, still reveals depth by bringing up topics of childhood loneliness and abandonment. For a modern reader it lacks nuance on a lot of subjects, but being a children's fiction written 115 years ago, it could be excused. The book has a magical feel to it, and is a perfect read for a relaxed fall evening.

meganmme's review against another edition

5.0

Such a sweet little book. I enjoy reading children's books every once in a while--they are usually lighthearted, fun, quick and a nice break from something more serious.

daintykate's review against another edition

5.0

The Secret Garden is Jane Eyre for kids: a plain young orphan girl finds herself in a rambling old manor filled with sorrow and secrets. It has a bit of a bizarre beginning with Mary’s parents dying in India but soon becomes a tale full of transformations, endearing Yorkshire characters, and the wonder of nature. The garden serves as an allegory worthy of any adult novel in its levels of symbolism.