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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

itsmattiebeck's review against another edition

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5.0

This is a very heartwarming story filled with hope, growth, friendship, and of course, magic! This story really highlights the beauty and healing power of nature and the importance of connection with nature and people. This is a magical story about childhood and the grief that can overcome people and how it can steal health from your body. But it also explores the wonder of a child and the hope that comes from finding the magic in the world, and maybe that’s all we need to heal what ails our aching souls. I didn’t understand the underlying messages from this story as a child, but as an adult, I truly appreciate the beauty in this book. 

kassie_genevieve's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

elisebweir's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-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

4.0

gatosenojados's review against another edition

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4.0

I've been wanting to read this book for a few years. I don't know what I expected but it was less "magical? than I thought it would be. It was interesting to look into that time and that location, though. I liked the "broad yorkshire" and the different cultures it incorporated. I enjoyed reading about the animals and how there was even the point of view of the Robin at one point. also the food sounded really good. haha

mousecat's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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ember12's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-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

3.25

It was pretty good.

lesleyt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

aki_flyte's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

grace_ml's review against another edition

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inspiring 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

4.0

judith_s's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25