A review by eesti23
The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

"...and then the day came when the risk to remain tight, in a bud, became more painful than the risk it took to blossom... --Elizabeth Appell"

"Gardeners love to grow other gardeners."

"...potager, which is the type of garden we are creating. Basically, it means a garden in which vegetables, flowers, and herbs are grown together, making it efficient."

The Garden of Small Beginnings is another book where the cover drew me right in. This was an enjoyable read with plenty of laughs and even some tears. I loved how the gardening class grew and bonded together as their gardens did the same. Heck, at times it even made me want to work on my own garden and/or join a local gardening class! It did feel like there were a few too many competing storylines and they didn't all seem necessary. Edward's name (Edward Bloem) is funny since "bloem" means flower (and bloom and flour) in Dutch. I wish the ending had been a little stronger or at least that there was an epilogue (or even a sequel).

Sweet and funny book highlighting that the sun can shine again.
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