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A review by amyhi
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
4.0
Warning! This book will make you want to plant a garden, to learn more about the meaning of flowers, to visit a florist, and/or to take a floral arranging class.
I am not surprised that I enjoyed this book. At a young age, I fell in love with Jane Eyre . Since then, I have loved stories about young women who gain strength in spite of horrible childhoods. At times, the protagonist reminded me of Jane Eyre-- unwanted and unloved for most of her youth, sent to homes where she was mistreated. Ultimately, she finds reconciliation and fulfillment in spite of numerous disappointments. My love for Victorian novels was also satisfied with this book since the Victorian era was frequently referenced-- including the protagonist's name being "Victoria."
Some readers may want to be assured that this book is set in modern times.
I appreciate various forms of communication: oral, written, body language, sign language, propaganda, etc. I had forgotten that flowers have meanings associated with them. Seeing conversations occur between characters with only a flower passed was intriguing.
*listened to audiotape
I am not surprised that I enjoyed this book. At a young age, I fell in love with Jane Eyre . Since then, I have loved stories about young women who gain strength in spite of horrible childhoods. At times, the protagonist reminded me of Jane Eyre-- unwanted and unloved for most of her youth, sent to homes where she was mistreated. Ultimately, she finds reconciliation and fulfillment in spite of numerous disappointments. My love for Victorian novels was also satisfied with this book since the Victorian era was frequently referenced-- including the protagonist's name being "Victoria."
Some readers may want to be assured that this book is set in modern times.
I appreciate various forms of communication: oral, written, body language, sign language, propaganda, etc. I had forgotten that flowers have meanings associated with them. Seeing conversations occur between characters with only a flower passed was intriguing.
*listened to audiotape