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poppy4378's review against another edition
3.0
Loved reading about Mary and her transformation with change in surroundings. Colin's transformation however felt cringey. By this point the fresh air and their healthy appetite was creating a lot of eye roll moments.
This book was written late 1800s something and I dislike the author's tone about India and the natives. That definitely put me off. Also the "young Rajah's" (Colin) constant mentions of magic is just exhausting!
Giving the book 3/5 because I loved seeing Mary's transformation.
This book was written late 1800s something and I dislike the author's tone about India and the natives. That definitely put me off. Also the "young Rajah's" (Colin) constant mentions of magic is just exhausting!
Giving the book 3/5 because I loved seeing Mary's transformation.
abbieh25's review against another edition
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
shipwreck78's review against another edition
5.0
one of VERY few books i've read repeatedly. i love the idea of a secret place of my own...
assam_athenaeum's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emicree's review against another edition
3.0
Fun to read this book again after so many years. I would love someday to create my own secret garden :)
amyschmelzer's review against another edition
3.0
While not my favorite piece of classic literature, it is better than The Wizard of Oz which I recently read. I would have liked it better if it were 100 pages shorter.
The moral: “you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it”.
The moral: “you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it”.
erikajoy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
- 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
lastbraincell's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations in this 100th anniversary edition are lovely.
I don't know why I didn't read this as a child. It's a feel-good book, and I liked it, even if they was a slight hint of moralizing in the end.
I don't know why I didn't read this as a child. It's a feel-good book, and I liked it, even if they was a slight hint of moralizing in the end.
keara_heavens's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read it in years, but I remember that I much preferred "A Little Princess" to this book
It wasn't bad or anything. It was kinda just mid imo
My sister, who doesn't like reading, actually really enjoyed it, though
It wasn't bad or anything. It was kinda just mid imo
My sister, who doesn't like reading, actually really enjoyed it, though