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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
This was, without a doubt, one of the best books I’ve read in 2025. It was the perfect novel for this summer.
“The Secret Garden” is cozy, warm, lighthearted and overall very joyful. It makes you want to run through the moor and other gorgeous landscapes in England before settling down for a picnic and taking a nap under a tree, with the soft sounds of nature surrounding you. It makes you yearn for a life in the countryside.
I guess one could say this book is a bit reminiscent of Ann of Green Gables, in some ways, but with even less drama. The plot is so simple yet so effective.
I won’t go in too deep, because this is not a very deep novel, but the lesson is good. You are responsible for your quality of life. Nobody but you can decide if you are happy.
“The Secret Garden” is cozy, warm, lighthearted and overall very joyful. It makes you want to run through the moor and other gorgeous landscapes in England before settling down for a picnic and taking a nap under a tree, with the soft sounds of nature surrounding you. It makes you yearn for a life in the countryside.
I guess one could say this book is a bit reminiscent of Ann of Green Gables, in some ways, but with even less drama. The plot is so simple yet so effective.
I won’t go in too deep, because this is not a very deep novel, but the lesson is good. You are responsible for your quality of life. Nobody but you can decide if you are happy.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Jakiś koszmar. Wydłużona baja dla fanów ogrodnictwa, z dużą dozą paskudztw typowych dla dawnych lat i beznadziejnym językiem.
Ile razy można czytać, że ktoś się zachwycił dzwonkiem, żonkilem czy inną rośliną? Pomijając, że to się zle zestarzało to nie rozumiem jakim cudem to było klasykiem:
Dwójka zaniedbanych bachorów przejdzie przemiany, jasne. Dojdzie do tego za sprawą grabek i bułek… będzie na to patrzył ptaszek rudzik, który nawet w pewnym momencie stanie się narratorem i będzie to narracyjny gwóźdź do trumny.
Happy end. Albo Im happy it ended
Ile razy można czytać, że ktoś się zachwycił dzwonkiem, żonkilem czy inną rośliną? Pomijając, że to się zle zestarzało to nie rozumiem jakim cudem to było klasykiem:
Dwójka zaniedbanych bachorów przejdzie przemiany, jasne. Dojdzie do tego za sprawą grabek i bułek… będzie na to patrzył ptaszek rudzik, który nawet w pewnym momencie stanie się narratorem i będzie to narracyjny gwóźdź do trumny.
Happy end. Albo Im happy it ended
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
This was a delight! The characters were wonderful, the setting was marvelous, the illustrations were nostalgic, and the lessons were timeless. It was magic!
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
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
I loved this book so much! I cried a lot at the end (happy tears). Yes it is a bit overly 'sweet/saccharine' as I've seen one reviewer describe it (later in the book, you almost can't take so much happiness and joy!) but its message nonetheless holds true - it's a beautiful reminder to us to 'smell the roses' and that positive thinking can make a difference. Also how important it is to give children the time and space to play and explore. Somehow it manages not to dismiss or overlook suffering at the same time, nor the effects of neglect and abuse. There are a couple of aspects that one needs to overlook, but those are mainly due to the time period in which it was written.
I can see why it has been a firm favourite for many over so many years!
I can see why it has been a firm favourite for many over so many years!
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
I love classics in all their confusing glory - what a precious and lovely story that happens to include dash of racism and a whole heap of ableism that would be shot down by sensitivity readers soooooooo quickly in modern day. There isn't really a threat or antagonist in this book because she wants the children to realize there isnt actually an enemy in their lives, it's just being a brat that makes things hard (and also the temperature, don't forgot that the English weather is best and touching grass, one must remember to touch grass daily).
Frances is *technically* saying that Munchausen syndrome by proxy can be cured with growing plants and fresh, British air but I think maybe she forgot that sometimes people have actual disabilities not cured by plants and air but also positive thinking is pretty helpful 🤔
Frances is *technically* saying that Munchausen syndrome by proxy can be cured with growing plants and fresh, British air but I think maybe she forgot that sometimes people have actual disabilities not cured by plants and air but also positive thinking is pretty helpful 🤔
lighthearted
medium-paced