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A review by xandra_lyn
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
I had never read the secret garden before, but I absolutely loved it! The themes of people - and things - growing and blosso ing when shown a little bit of love are so appropriate for this day and age.
There are some inappropriate remarks about Indians (from India), and also a casual mention of a wife getting beaten. I hated to see those in an otherwise wonderful story. I know it was fine for the time, but it's hard to see thosw things thrown in so casually.
There are some inappropriate remarks about Indians (from India), and also a casual mention of a wife getting beaten. I hated to see those in an otherwise wonderful story. I know it was fine for the time, but it's hard to see thosw things thrown in so casually.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Child abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse
It's clear that both Mary and Colin were neglected emotionally which constitutes abuse in my mind.
Domestic abuse: an older gardener mentions that a villager beat his wife, and nothing is said about this being wrong (in fact there is some victim blaming along with it)
Racism: some derogatory things said about Indians