quoth_chloe's review
5.0
I wish I had read this as a child. It was magical as an adult but it would have hit different when I was younger.
themararose's review
4.0
this was such a lovely story, and despite the fact that its a childrens book i think many adults would enjoy it. i found the story a bit slow to get into because it was a childrens book, but once i became more connected to the characters it was like reading any other book. I did see the plot twist at the end coming all the way from the beginning but that didnt bother me, for children it would have been a bigger shock. the ending, however, was absolutely heartbreaking. it was beautiful. the ending can definitely be appreciated by adults more than children.
thenovelbook's review
4.0
Fanciful...timey-wimey...too gentle and charming to be called sci-fi, but you get the idea.
In this book, written in the 50s, young Tom Long must go stay with his uncle and aunt to be quarantined in case he caught the measles from his brother.
While there, late at night, he hears the grandfather clock chime thirteen times. He discovers that at this mysterious signal, he is able to walk out the door into a beautiful garden that's not there during the day.
To begin with, he just enjoys playing and exploring. But eventually he makes friends with a girl named Hatty.
Who is she? When is she? And will Tom ever understand the enigma that is his Midnight Garden?
It's a really very touching story by the end, with a surprise twist that will give you all the feels. I suppose it was written for children, but it surprised me and I enjoyed it a lot. Think "The Secret Garden," but with the laws of physics bending. :D
I read this because of a discussion on the lovely Tea or Books podcast.
In this book, written in the 50s, young Tom Long must go stay with his uncle and aunt to be quarantined in case he caught the measles from his brother.
While there, late at night, he hears the grandfather clock chime thirteen times. He discovers that at this mysterious signal, he is able to walk out the door into a beautiful garden that's not there during the day.
To begin with, he just enjoys playing and exploring. But eventually he makes friends with a girl named Hatty.
Who is she? When is she? And will Tom ever understand the enigma that is his Midnight Garden?
It's a really very touching story by the end, with a surprise twist that will give you all the feels. I suppose it was written for children, but it surprised me and I enjoyed it a lot. Think "The Secret Garden," but with the laws of physics bending. :D
I read this because of a discussion on the lovely Tea or Books podcast.
srcreads1's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.25
chloeread_s's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nightshade_novels's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I quite enjoyed this little book.
ianisssss's review against another edition
4.0
It took me so long for me to read , it put me in a reading slump but at the end I can say that it's a great book. Also(spoiler) I knew that Hatty was Mrs. Bartholomew from Tom's and Hatty's first met , i don't know why , I just knew
alimarvels83's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cloudyreeds's review against another edition
5.0
This book had a huge impact on my love from books.
Will forever be happy that our teacher made us read these along with her after playtime everyday. She also showed us the movie, rolled in the TV and I was so happy.
I remember pleading my mum to buy me my own copy and I still have it to this day.
signed,
-8/9 year old me
Will forever be happy that our teacher made us read these along with her after playtime everyday. She also showed us the movie, rolled in the TV and I was so happy.
I remember pleading my mum to buy me my own copy and I still have it to this day.
signed,
-8/9 year old me