vhop's review against another edition
5.0
Todella hyvin kirjoitettu kirja. Jännitys pysyi yllä loppuun asti ja kirjailijan tyyli oli sujuvaa eikä liian siirappista. Harvinainen löytö. Harvoin annan romaanille viisi tähteä, mutta tässä on yksi niistä. Hauskana yksityiskohtana Hodgson Burnettin vierailu "salaisen puutarhan" mailla.
mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
This book I listened to on audio. At close to 21 hours it is something of a commitment. I do think it could have been shorter I feel like I have lived every life at least 3 time but the narrative is really interesting and to some extent immersive.
The narrative was generally good but the cornish men all sound like they came from Galway in Ireland
The narrative was generally good but the cornish men all sound like they came from Galway in Ireland
filoschira's review against another edition
5.0
A very special story, written in the most complete style. Everything begins with a tale, and with tales is sprinkled the novel. Nice tales indeed, that illustrate and are a part of the mystery. Not too sentimental, the story takes place in places so well described you feel transported there.
The characters too are really well portrayed and you come to like some, dislike others, feel the distance they build.
The mystery is well kept, and although at some point you can imagine part of it, you need to unravel it entirely with the heroine and discover why.
And finally, something I love when I close a book, it makes you think.
About life in those days, family conections, sacrifice, resentment, about what you understand of this story.
The characters too are really well portrayed and you come to like some, dislike others, feel the distance they build.
The mystery is well kept, and although at some point you can imagine part of it, you need to unravel it entirely with the heroine and discover why.
And finally, something I love when I close a book, it makes you think.
About life in those days, family conections, sacrifice, resentment, about what you understand of this story.
isabe1le_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
casey887's review against another edition
1.0
As much as I tried I was unable to get into this story, I set it down and picked it back up more than 5 times I would say. I've heard good things but it just wasn't for me.
janicemon's review against another edition
5.0
Rich characters, rich setting and an intricately woven mystery that will keep you turning pages until the middle of the night.
madyjune's review against another edition
4.0
I was interested in this because I read that it was based on The Secret Garden. I was not disappointed with the novel even though I knew who Nell's mother was even before I reached the ending. I did have some issues with the dual timelines (or should I say triple timelines) at first because it was a bit distracting when I wanted to know more about Nell but I had to read about Eliza. And when I became interested in Eliza, I had to read about Cassandra.
I want to give this 4.5 stars but I can't choose half the star so I will settle with 4 stars. I'm planning to read more books written by this author.
I want to give this 4.5 stars but I can't choose half the star so I will settle with 4 stars. I'm planning to read more books written by this author.
eoneill's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Best book I’ve read in a while! Binge read it in a couple of days. Although long, it has a really good pace. I also loved the different chapters swapping character POV’s in different time periods. And it has a satisfying ending.