Reviews

The Memory Garden by Rachel Hore

ansl's review against another edition

2.0

Uitgelezen september 2012

Ik herinnerde mij het boek als 'best wel goed', vooral dan de terugkijk-stukjes vond ik daar best romantisch aan. Maar blijkbaar hebben mijn herinneringen het beeld een beetje vervormd (of ik heb in de tussentijd vergelijkbare, maar betere boeken gelezen :p). Nu ik het namelijk heb teruggelezen heb ik er best wel veel op aan te merken. Sommige zinnen in het boek staan helemaal verkeerd (alsof de schrijfster iets nodig had als eindzin, en dan dat er maar aan plakte), de terugstukjes waren eigenlijk helemaal niet zo memorabel als ik ze mij herinnerde (maar sindsdien heb ik ook de boeken van Kate Morton gelezen, die duidelijk veel beter zijn...). Ook het hele Jake/Melanie/Patrick/Bella verhaal is een beetje overdreven.

Achja, het is inderdaad zoals de achterflap zegt: "Ideaal voor op het strand." Of, met andere woorden: je moet er niet al te veel bij nadenken.

ansl's review against another edition

Voortijdig gestopt, misschien ooit wel eens verder lezen..

annebrooke's review against another edition

3.0

This has the hallmark Rachel Hore very slow start and only really picks up with the plot in the last one hundred pages. The rest of it involves a woman looking at gardens and art. On the other hand I did love the historical story and really needed to here more from Pearl - who felt more believable than the modern day character. It's also an easy enough read throughout. That said, I did love the ending and was very happy that Pearl had the last word.

calcitestar's review against another edition

5.0

Brilliant. Sad when it ended.

orinoco450's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

irish_bookfairy's review against another edition

2.0

I think I am a bit disappointed with this book, I kind of expected more of it. At times I was more interested in the story line of Pearl than the one of Melanie but sadly that was only a small part in comparison. Think it was the complicated relationships between Mel and her suitors which made it hard for me to continue reading. Usually I finish a book of that length a lot faster so that's another sign I've read better books. Kate Morton seems to be better at combining two story lines in one book. Also wasn't a fan of the Bella character and the spineless Patrick when it came to her, but that's just my opinion.
Overall it was a nice read, bit long at some points, but it's not a must-read if you ask me.

chloeab's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

scrunchkins's review

emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

An entertaining and relaxing read.  The storyline isn't unique but it was a good read nonetheless.

sterialm's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

bookworm_oakey's review against another edition

3.0

Not enough depth to the storyline in the "past". Not as good as some of her others but still enjoyable