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eurydycja's review
4.0
Pod płaszczykiem opowieści o zwykłym ogrodzie kryją się także przemyślenia kobiety w nieszczęśliwym małżeństwie, z ograniczonymi prawami, matki bez wyboru, zmuszonej do pewnej roli, bo tak robią wszyscy.
Czuję, że zaprzyjaźniłabym się z Elizabeth. Jej myśli trafiały prosto w moje serce… Na pewnym etapie przestałam liczyć znaczniki.
No i cudowna oprawa książki z ilustracjami.
Czuję, że zaprzyjaźniłabym się z Elizabeth. Jej myśli trafiały prosto w moje serce… Na pewnym etapie przestałam liczyć znaczniki.
No i cudowna oprawa książki z ilustracjami.
thenovelbook's review against another edition
2.0
A few bon mots here and there, but mostly I felt kind of sorry for Elizabeth and couldn't really believe that she was quite as happy as she says she is.
lyzus's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
It was just really nice to read a book from the perspective of a woman from 150 years ago who loves her garden and was very contempt with it. I connect to that aspect of the author, which was very refreshing and unexpected.
There’s the occasional comments and entries that highlight the oppression of women we expect with the 1800’s, but overall it was a really light, humorous read.
There’s the occasional comments and entries that highlight the oppression of women we expect with the 1800’s, but overall it was a really light, humorous read.
outoftheblue14's review against another edition
3.0
"Libro liberato" dallo scaffale della biblioteca. Questo sì che sarebbe piaciuto a Francesca! Peccato che fosse in condizioni pessime, non potevo regalarglielo.
Dalla quarta di copertina:
Nella cura delle piante e dei fiori, nella maternità, nel trascorrere delle stagioni, nella fuga dalla distruttività dei rapporti sociali, Elizabeth sente autentica la determinazione a essere qualcosa di più di una buona moglie tedesca. La natura, come l'uomo, dev'essere libera. E, sotto le mentite e raffinate spoglie di un inno alla intensa bellezza della vegetazione, una donna più avanti del suo tempo ci parla di un modo - così moderno - di vivere il conflitto tra libertà e oppressione.
Dalla quarta di copertina:
Nella cura delle piante e dei fiori, nella maternità, nel trascorrere delle stagioni, nella fuga dalla distruttività dei rapporti sociali, Elizabeth sente autentica la determinazione a essere qualcosa di più di una buona moglie tedesca. La natura, come l'uomo, dev'essere libera. E, sotto le mentite e raffinate spoglie di un inno alla intensa bellezza della vegetazione, una donna più avanti del suo tempo ci parla di un modo - così moderno - di vivere il conflitto tra libertà e oppressione.
redheadreading's review against another edition
Found her rude and snobby and the Man of Wrath deeply irritating. Alas, not as delightful as An Enchanted April!
esmeloa's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
Quite funny at times. Very well written, interesting reflections here and there, some I did not quite grasp elsewhere. Lovely thoughts on nature, and always her gratitude. I really liked the descriptions of her relationship with Irais.
autumnnovels's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lizzielgf's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5