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

Frances Hodgson Burnett

4.06 AVERAGE

emmaisnotavampire's review against another edition

3.75

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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DNFd this like ten years ago because I didn’t like the main character, I now read books about f*cking psychopaths half of the time. Oh boy how the tables have turned… Mary actually sounds quite nice now.

_literary_jess_'s review against another edition

5.0

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

charmed's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mackenzeerose's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

addevaa's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

naturallyjacque's review against another edition

4.0

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It was interesting reading this oh-so-familiar classic as an adult. I had a bit of a different perspective on things I glazed over as a child. I always loved the book (and movie) growing up but times are very different now. The way I viewed Mary and her upbringing was majestically different now vs pre-teen me. I also didn’t acknowledge how the “magic” of the garden could be perceived as other things/entities. My teen son just read it for a school exam so I’m looking forward to discussing it to see how he perceived the characters and cultures.

crissem's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

annkarh's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

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I loved this book. I wish I had read it as a child; it carries a powerful message about your outlook on life, one I hope children (and adults) can still learn from. It made me want to plant a garden, or at least spend time in one, and reminded me that I need to spend more time outdoors, while also driving away the dark thoughts that sometimes creep in.

midnightmomreader's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional 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

hoplite99's review against another edition

2.25

medium-paced