Reviews

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

scwilder's review against another edition

5.0

Great children's classic. I've read different variations of this story and I love them all.

zenosyne's review against another edition

adventurous relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

bluejeepbaby's review against another edition

adventurous fast-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

5.0

shaykeretz's review against another edition

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

5.0

hothoneybunz's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

fatto's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

_sophonie_'s review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

There’s great character development in this book. A beautiful story and it really shows how loving and caring for a child will impact them in many ways. This is another book I’ve read in school. I’m glad to have read this as an adult again and will continue to do so in the future! 

clishendavis's review against another edition

hopeful

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

3.0

tinyteacuphelper's review against another edition

4.0

I read this book as a child and re-reading it sparked a lot of nostalgic joy.
It's a lovely little story with a profound sense of found family.
The book is very much a product of it's time and requires some critical reading but I still enjoyed it greatly.

zerose's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75