A review by chattie_the_mad_chatter
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-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

3.75

Re-reading as an adult the racisim, classisim, ableisim and parental neglect are a big challenge as being in the time it was, they are never addressed. 

However I do love the character arcs and personal growth of Mary and Colin as well as the healing bemefits of nature on your wellbeing. So the moments i enjoyed with the garden and cousins relationship i still enjoyed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Xenophobia, Classism

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Medical trauma, Colonisation