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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
A lovely book full of light and hope, this book is one that I could see reading to my hypothetical future children, to encourage in them a love of nature and the outdoors. The Secret Garden felt very character central and the people in this novel are lovely and are as connected to their homeland and the moors as the wild creatures that surround them. Martha, Susan, Dixon, and Ben are all amazing characters with a zest for life that help to bring Mary and Colin's world alive.
I know that there are some theories that the book and the titular secret garden are a metaphor for awakening female sexuality, and while I think that the case could be made for this theory, I think it is reaching slightly.
A beautiful read full of heart and soul and a undeniable mystical quality, The Secret Garden is a now treasured story that I hope to share with any future youngin's in my life!
I know that there are some theories that the book and the titular secret garden are a metaphor for awakening female sexuality, and while I think that the case could be made for this theory, I think it is reaching slightly.
A beautiful read full of heart and soul and a undeniable mystical quality, The Secret Garden is a now treasured story that I hope to share with any future youngin's in my life!
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just big yikes at the racism and classism and the stuff with the disabled kid. I know this is a classic but I couldn’t even finish it to find out what made it so beloved so people who read it when they were younger.
One of the best children's books I've read. Brilliantly done.
3.5 stars. with classics you have to expect a dose of racism even in children's books but they really weren't being subtle about it omg. sometimes you feel that the message of the book isnt "children are supposed to run around and be whimsical" or "nature heals" but "india bad england good
My first audiobook! Listened to most of this on a 6 hour ferry and it was exactly what I needed. The chapter from the robins perspective: cute!! Film rewatch needed
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racial slurs, Racism, Colonisation
Moderate: Child abuse, Classism
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes