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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Incredibly slow with so many characters that didn't hold my interest, and narrators I wasn't crazy about.
DNF at 36%
There are too many characters and absolutely no action in this book. It did not hold my interest at all. With all the books in the world I could not devote another minute to this one. The imagery of the gardens is wonderful which is why I gave it 2 stars. But as far as the characters go, I could not keep them straight. This might be the book for some people but not me!
There are too many characters and absolutely no action in this book. It did not hold my interest at all. With all the books in the world I could not devote another minute to this one. The imagery of the gardens is wonderful which is why I gave it 2 stars. But as far as the characters go, I could not keep them straight. This might be the book for some people but not me!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
Three timelines—early 1900s, WWII, present-day—and three wonderfully ordinary women. Their lives intertwine in the histories of an English manor and garden to create a picture of womanhood drawn over a century. The timelines were woven together effortlessly as the mysteries of the past started to slowly unwind. Setting plays a huge role here and the imagery was done so well. The whole book feels like standing in a room that oozes history and knowing you’re now a part of it.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Have you ever loved a place so much that it sunk into your bones?"
I liked the history behind this book but the story was a bit bland
I liked the history behind this book but the story was a bit bland
DNF. Didn't pull me in, couldn't be bothered to finish it.
This novel was what I'd call a Goldilocks novel. It was just right. It had just the right amount of historical fiction, just the right amount of romance, and the right amount of pages. I liked the story and what ended up happening between all of the characters, and I really liked that this revolved around a garden. I think that there were *too* many characters to comprehend though. It was way too much having 6 different character POV's to read, and it was hard to keep track of. I think she should've stuck with 3 and called it a day. The writing was okay, and I felt like it could've been a little bit better at times. It was a solid book that did its job.
An absolutely beautiful book. As an avid reader and gardener, this book ticked off all the boxes. I loved the idea of different rooms in the garden.
Too many characters. Not enough to keep me fully interested.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A