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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Obsessed with the story but I found the writing to be a bit clunky and difficult to take in, I was often confused about who is who and what exactly was happening as there was so much to take in.
I did not like the ending for our main girl Rose it felt unresolved and unnecessary as a plot point.
Regardless the warmth and support and openness of these characters is admirable and inspiring and I will take that with me
I did not like the ending for our main girl Rose it felt unresolved and unnecessary as a plot point.
Regardless the warmth and support and openness of these characters is admirable and inspiring and I will take that with me
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
I was really looking forward to this book and hopefully in the future I will pick it up again I just haven’t been in the mood lately to read and I think it probably affected my mood reading on this book
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lovely, calm book about how it’s never too late to change your life for the better.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Garden of Memories
By Amanda James
2 out of 5 stars
Read for: The Book Girls' Guide spring mini-challenge: Gardens
After Rose retires from nursing, she finds she has too much time on her hands. She starts to spend time in the garden that her late husband started. Over time, more people are drawn to the garden and plant their own memories.
What started off as a strong story became boring and frustrating the further I read. I didn't care for the characters, especially Flora, who was particularly distasteful and hurtful. To be honest, by the end of this book, I struggled to find anything I did like. For being women who are middle-aged and older, the cast is a bunch of insecure whiners. I guess I prefer to read about strong, inspiring women.
Here is one quote I did like: "Right now, she's a bit like a lighthouse without a light."
Overall, I would not recommend this book. However, there may be an audience of people who enjoy coming-of-age stories that take place in late adulthood, those who reminisce about their younger days in ways that get them way caught up in the "what-ifs," or those who are wondering what might happen to them in their retirement days.
By Amanda James
2 out of 5 stars
Read for: The Book Girls' Guide spring mini-challenge: Gardens
After Rose retires from nursing, she finds she has too much time on her hands. She starts to spend time in the garden that her late husband started. Over time, more people are drawn to the garden and plant their own memories.
What started off as a strong story became boring and frustrating the further I read. I didn't care for the characters, especially Flora, who was particularly distasteful and hurtful. To be honest, by the end of this book, I struggled to find anything I did like. For being women who are middle-aged and older, the cast is a bunch of insecure whiners. I guess I prefer to read about strong, inspiring women.
Here is one quote I did like: "Right now, she's a bit like a lighthouse without a light."
Overall, I would not recommend this book. However, there may be an audience of people who enjoy coming-of-age stories that take place in late adulthood, those who reminisce about their younger days in ways that get them way caught up in the "what-ifs," or those who are wondering what might happen to them in their retirement days.
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I enjoyed it as a slow, dont really need to think about it, kind of book. Literally no twists and turns, all lighthearted and "nice". Was a bit too samey all the way through.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes