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2.78 AVERAGE
2.78 AVERAGE
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
This is an incredibly slow read. As Sam and Danny’s story unfolds you learn of the trauma they’ve had to endure and as part of their recovery they’ve fled London and up-sticks to the countryside. They’re keeping secrets from each other. Sam also has to endure well-meaning (interfering) neighbours. They’re not coping. And then there’s the stories about a witch that lives in their neighbouring wood. Unfortunately, I didn’t connect with any of the characters in this story, there was nothing to pull me in.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
relaxing
slow-paced
reflective
slow-paced
This book wasn't at all what I was expecting, given the authors who had endorsed it I expected more humour and light-heartedness. Instead this felt quite a long-winded read about being honest with yourself and those around you.
Sam and Danny move from London to the countryside after Sam's serious illness, but essentially nothing else happens! Danny reflects on what he sees out of the train windows and wonders why he's no longer invited to the staff BBQ; Sam walks in the woods behind her house and offends the neighbours; Diana has chosen to live in a caravan in the woods.
It all felt a bit too unrealistic to me, the characters weren't particularly likeable, I didn't find any real empathy in their struggles.
I did finish this book, but not really my thing
Sam and Danny move from London to the countryside after Sam's serious illness, but essentially nothing else happens! Danny reflects on what he sees out of the train windows and wonders why he's no longer invited to the staff BBQ; Sam walks in the woods behind her house and offends the neighbours; Diana has chosen to live in a caravan in the woods.
It all felt a bit too unrealistic to me, the characters weren't particularly likeable, I didn't find any real empathy in their struggles.
I did finish this book, but not really my thing
reflective
slow-paced
This is an absolutely beautiful book that is wonderfully written.
"Accept yourself for who you are and you'll like yourself more."
Sam and Danny move from South West London to the countryside. It is clear from the beginning that Danny is an extremely anxious person but is hiding quite a bit of it from wife Sam. He enjoys routine and stability. Sam has had a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Danny commutes to London on the train whilst Sam stays at home. A neighbour tells Sam not to go into the woods as a "crazy woman" lives there, who they believe to be a witch. Sam goes for a walk in the woods and bumps into said woman, Diana, and strikes up an unlikely friendship.
Diana moved herself into a caravan in the woods to live simply and lightly. She adores nature and Sam is now the owner of a cottage with a garden for the first time so they bond over that. Diana teaches her but it runs much deeper than just about gardening. Sam hears about Diana's easy and carefree life, pretty much the opposite of her own. Both of these ladies end up having a lot in common.
Diana is such an interesting character. The nature descriptions are beautiful and as a non-gardener, it makes me want to discover my green thumb.
"Accept yourself for who you are and you'll like yourself more."
Sam and Danny move from South West London to the countryside. It is clear from the beginning that Danny is an extremely anxious person but is hiding quite a bit of it from wife Sam. He enjoys routine and stability. Sam has had a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Danny commutes to London on the train whilst Sam stays at home. A neighbour tells Sam not to go into the woods as a "crazy woman" lives there, who they believe to be a witch. Sam goes for a walk in the woods and bumps into said woman, Diana, and strikes up an unlikely friendship.
Diana moved herself into a caravan in the woods to live simply and lightly. She adores nature and Sam is now the owner of a cottage with a garden for the first time so they bond over that. Diana teaches her but it runs much deeper than just about gardening. Sam hears about Diana's easy and carefree life, pretty much the opposite of her own. Both of these ladies end up having a lot in common.
Diana is such an interesting character. The nature descriptions are beautiful and as a non-gardener, it makes me want to discover my green thumb.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Not badly written but a little too slow for my current frame of mind.