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larah22's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from cover to cover. It was great to read a story regarding a courageous and determined female protagonist. Beattie endured many heartbreaking and devastating circumstances but found the strength to rise above it all despite the adversities and rejection she was confronted with. The past and present are beautifully interwoven and connected between the two generations. I finished reading it a week ago but I am still lost in her world.
noranne's review against another edition
4.0
I read this for my book club, not usually the kind of thing I would pick out for myself. It was pretty good, engrossing enough for me to read about 75% of it in one sitting, and there were a few tears. But it also had weird tangents that didn't pan out and ended in a strange place. I found some aspects of the plot deeply unfulfilling--likely intentional by the author, but not something I necessarily enjoy. There was also a heavy focus on the parental relationship and having children, not something that is very interesting to me. But it was well written, several of the characters were well-developed, and it was an enjoyable read that I am still thinking about after finishing.
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
4.0
This book absorbed me so much I stayed up late reading till the very end. I cared a lot about what happened to Beattie in her early life. My only complaint is that short shrift was given to her granddaughter, with that "current-day" story only getting a small portion of the novel in total (I was expecting that part to be more fleshed out than it was).
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/wildflower-hill-clean-book-review/
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/wildflower-hill-clean-book-review/
sleepysamreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I actually really enjoyed this book. The only reason I didn't give it 4 stars is because of Lucy and the ending. I would have really liked to see how Lucy ended up turning out and if she ever regretted not getting in contact with Beattie once she was an adult.
Otherwise it was a wonderful book.
I actually really enjoyed this book. The only reason I didn't give it 4 stars is because of Lucy and the ending. I would have really liked to see how Lucy ended up turning out and if she ever regretted not getting in contact with Beattie once she was an adult.
Otherwise it was a wonderful book.
barbaraskalberg's review against another edition
4.0
A little less "meaty" than some of my other books, but after several heavy nonfictions, this was a fun, quick read.
cassadysapp's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a little slow for me in the beginning. When it finally picked up for me, I really enjoyed how the two stories came together. Nicely written.
wendiwoo1's review against another edition
4.0
My only complaint was that it wasn't longer! Beautiful and tragic story. I just would have liked to see more of it all, like "The Thornbirds". The characters were so original, I would have loved to delve more into them and more into the in between story and the story yet to come.