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

Frances Hodgson Burnett

4.06 AVERAGE

izabzh's review against another edition

4.0

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Reviewed for Books and livres

One more book I remember reading many, many years ago (and watching the movie) and I retained a fond memory of it. And it is still, charming and lovely - the equivalent of a contemporary feel good book !
What attracts me most, nowadays, about this book is that the children are not nice children at the beginning (the adult's fault, mainly, they are too spoiled and left on their own). And of course, I love animals and gardens and the whole story has some sort of magic flavour to it.
It's also full of humour, grumpy gardeners, wonderful mothers of 12 children, squirrels, birds and more. A treat.

mericala's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective

solosings's review against another edition

5.0

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Clearly ahead of its time, the Secret Garden reveals what many holistic healers and psychologists have dared to suggest about health. It's all in your head! Your brain controls your body and so it's not unwise to think that by positively changing your attitude you can positively change your health. I remember seeing the film in the 90's and enjoying the secretive aspect of it but as an adult, reading the book has shown me what the story is really about and to that I give five stars. Superbly written.

aoifsdarcy's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous inspiring

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

romyrosalinde's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted

boymom5657's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

emilyanne13's review against another edition

5.0

Loveable characters: Yes

bigtimetimmyjim's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

ethelothos's review against another edition

4.0

inspiring reflective relaxing 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

avermarti's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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didn’t enjoy the audio version as much but still a very cozy listen