maregred's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Classism, Grief, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Infertility, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, Child death, and Infidelity
Minor: Religious bigotry, Incest, Cancer, and Death of parent
lynnannwalsh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Murder, War, and Sexual content
decembermagpie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Death, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Death of parent
angelaf's review
mysterious
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
4.0
The Forgotten Garden was my first Kate Morton novel, but it definitely won't be my last. I loved how the story unfurled in three timelines and was amazed by how the author kept each of them distinct, yet related. The clues dropped along the way help the story's cohesion while keeping the reader engaged. Add in the sensory details of the garden and the Cornish coast and you have a winner. Read if you enjoy: Gothic novels, multiple timelines, female characters, English settings
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
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