Reviews

Új örömök kertje by Abbi Waxman

sarahgudeman's review against another edition

3.0

It was… fine. I was making steady progress, but then when I didn’t finish in time for book club, I lost any and all motivation to finish this book. I am slightly curious on how it ends but not enough to actually finish reading it now I guess. Some of the tone and sarcasm was fun for me. I definitely had several LOL moments at the levity of the narrative and dialog but ultimately the story just didn’t grab me.

luciearan's review against another edition

4.0

Skvěle vybalancovaná oddechovka, s trochou smutku, lásky, radosti, romantiky i humorem. Kniha, která vás přenese mezi záhony, zeleninu a žížalí čaj. To vše pod horkým kalifornským sluncem, s pár vtipně podanými zahradnickými tipy. Super čtení na léto i jako motivace si vypěstovat něco pro sebe.

eilidhg's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

knit_the_resistance's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.75

I always forget how much I love Abbi Waxman's characters. 
Do vegetables really grow that fast in LA? because they don't grow that fast in Seattle. 

ess_bee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

3.75

sincerelyme_dani's review against another edition

4.0

An likable cast of characters and humor that almost impeccably matches my own. Ends a bit abruptly though!

shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition

I'm a fan of romantic comedies especially when feeling the need to 'escape.' Lilian is a young widow with two daughters, a job as an illustrator and a wild, wildly supportive sister, Rachel. Lilian's boss suggests she take a gardening class in preparation for an upcoming book. Rachel joins the class, the class becomes a community and relationships happen. Light, funny and satisfying, this will be published in May.

ashley_ackerman's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

angeg's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? No

4.75

As a widow and a gardener this book was a light hearted read that made me feel happiness can be reached again. I was a bit apprehensive when a friend sent it to me but I really enjoyed it and it’s made me think a lot about my situation and has inspired me. Gardening tips are great too im using them! 

vrohrig's review against another edition

dark funny informative 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

4.5

I devoured this book! It was delightful!