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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such an interesting premise… how several women in different time periods are all connected by a beautiful garden. I listened on audio, and had a bit of trouble keeping track of who was who at times. But still an enjoyable read.
emotional
reflective
It was a quiet enjoyable book. The different timelines were a bit tough to keep straight as there were many characters and relationships. It may be easier for someone wasn’t reading several books concurrently. I wish I had made a diagram of who’s who as characters first appeared. However, the undiscerned jumble of characters in my mind made the final chapters all the more surprising and gratifying. Favourite word used: ebullient.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Well-written historical fiction with interweaving stories. Audiobook has great narration.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
If you are going to read this book, you simply must read it outside in the sunshine, preferably under a blossoming tree in spring.
In this book, we follow five women, one in the present day, one in 1907, and three in 1944. Their stores are all different, all tainted with struggle and touched by love. In 1907, Venetia Smith designs the garden that will connect them all, three hurting women find solace in its beauty during World War II while the land & house are requisitioned for the war effort. In 2021, Emma is brought onsite to restore the rambling, wild garden to its former glory. Beth's story, being a land girl during the war, was probably my favorite of the five. The writing was wonderfully immersive and the way it unfolds and all the connections revealed at the end was captivating. Perfect for lovers of gardening, Downton Abbey & immersive, easy-reading stories.
My only complaint was
In this book, we follow five women, one in the present day, one in 1907, and three in 1944. Their stores are all different, all tainted with struggle and touched by love. In 1907, Venetia Smith designs the garden that will connect them all, three hurting women find solace in its beauty during World War II while the land & house are requisitioned for the war effort. In 2021, Emma is brought onsite to restore the rambling, wild garden to its former glory. Beth's story, being a land girl during the war, was probably my favorite of the five. The writing was wonderfully immersive and the way it unfolds and all the connections revealed at the end was captivating. Perfect for lovers of gardening, Downton Abbey & immersive, easy-reading stories.
My only complaint was