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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett tells the story of spoiled and lonely Mary Lennox, who discovers a hidden garden and forms a friendship with Colin Craven, a sickly boy who learns to embrace life. Although some of the book's language is outdated after 100 years, its central message about the healing power of nature, companionship, and self-belief remains true. The plot and characters are straightforward, yet the transformation of the children's hearts, minds, and spirits, as well as the garden's magic, are beautifully portrayed. It's a very short read that is charming with a nice ending.
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Lovely story, some beautful descriptions of nasture .
This was a lovely book that shows how people can grow and change for the better with positive influences. It was simple and heart-warming.
hopeful
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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
slow-paced
I liked some ideas in here, but the repetition felt tedious. The overall message also has some merit, but I would have liked to see a bit more nuance. I don't feel like I'm the target demographic though as this seems moreso a book written for (young) children than adults.