Reviews

My Wild Garden: Notes from a Writer's Eden by Meir Shalev

sofievg's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Very enjoyable garden essays

hannahsuemiller's review against another edition

5.0

i am not a gardener- i actually dont know the first thing about gardening. u need no prior knowledge of gardening 2 become fully immersed in this book- altho after reading, i am tempted 2 pick up the hobby.

this book is a work of art- from the breathtaking illustrations 2 the poetry of shalev's language- i fell in love w this book. the parallels between gardening and the principles of existence weave 2gether effortlessly in this beautiful novel. whether u are an avid gardener or a voracious reader, this book contains multitudes 4 everyone 2 dwell on.

doron's review against another edition

5.0

Words cannot express how dear this book has become to me over the time I have read it. Meir Shalev's love for his garden is beautiful and contagious even, and his wit is like no other. I found myself laughing more than i expected to, and was utterly delighted by the heart and warmth that poured out of every page in this wonderful book. Despite having no experience in gardening, I enjoyed every moment of reading this book and it's definitely one I'll revisit in the future. 

bookrescuer's review against another edition

5.0

I am not saying this is the best book I’ve read this year (2021) but it is certainly the one I’ve enjoyed the most. I savored this book in a way I haven’t savored a book in a long while. And because I borrowed a copy from the library, I am now aching to own a copy for myself. The writing was delicious and the illustrations were gorgeous. The marriage of gardening and writing (although you need not be a gardener nor a writer to enjoy this marvelous book) was a sheer delight.

nayomi_reads's review against another edition

slow-paced

4.25

adishimoni's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

omarickman's review against another edition

hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

These collection of notes detail various encounters in a wild garden. While each section is disjointed in terms of a continuous story and plot, they are connected by a common theme. It allows you to be reflective and philosophical while also enjoying the lighthearted stories.

elisabethei85's review against another edition

informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

moran's review against another edition

informative reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.75

tohare's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing! Such an enjoyable read. So much fun involved in reading this beautiful book. Highly recommend for gardening lovers/ just for a light read.:)