sarahspelled's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sobbing omg
ashleigh_k's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet, sentimental, super dated in its language. I'd never read it before, only wanted to live in the film. Might be a rare case of liking the film better - a richer world, more direct story and far less annoying characters!
read_by_a's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
annebennett1957's review against another edition
3.0
I am not sure why this book has stood the test of time, so little of it seems relatable to today and doesn't really seem like it was relatable to children of yesteryear either. I did think it had a lovely message of the value of nature and healthy outdoor life.
eggcellent_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sheczko's review against another edition
3.0
It was nice. Did the audiobook. Very nostalgic since I like the movie
melissa_bee's review against another edition
5.0
The first book I was ever given for my very own. (All the others I had to share with my sisters.) It was a gift for being a flower girl in a wedding. Hardcover, beautiful plates. Made me fall in love with gardens, books, and travel all at the same time. Give it to a little girl you love.
emomaggie's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
Revisiting as an adult! It was so, so slow and didn’t keep me compelled! Gonna stick with the movie.
vogel_tje's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0