The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

The Garden of Small Beginnings

Abbi Waxman

368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Three years later and Lili has managed to resume her day-to-day life as a mother of two girls and a successful textbook illustrator. But despite her outward appearance, she feels an aching loss. However, when she is commissioned to illustrate a se...

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Moods

funny 71%
hopeful 66%
emotional 62%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 29%
inspiring 27%
sad 19%
relaxing 17%
informative 8%
challenging 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 22%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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