A review by ashie64
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

Finally read this piece of classic fiction and had a wonderful time with it. It began surprisingly tragic, opening in British India during a cholera outbreak, but even before the outbreak is mentioned it is made clear how alone our main character, Mary, felt in the world. She thought not much would change when she arrived at Misselthwaite Manor and was quickly ushered to a large empty room and told not to bother the owner, her uncle, who she was told would take care of her. Little did she know, this place was filled to the brim with secrets, and upon finding the key to them, she would be set on taking them for herself. The self discovery and the change that occurs to the characters over the course of this book were fascinating and inspiring to read about, and the descriptions of the gardens and the changes the world around them went through were just beautiful and a pleasure to turn into the little movie in my head. 
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