The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

The Garden of Small Beginnings

Abbi Waxman with Emily Rankin (Narrator)

9 hours, 51 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Not since Good Grief has a book about a young widow been so poignant, funny, original, and utterly believable. A compelling debut novel about loss.Give grief a chance ... Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years - ever since her husb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,691 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
hopeful 66%
emotional 62%
lighthearted 62%
reflective 29%
inspiring 26%
sad 18%
relaxing 16%
informative 8%
challenging 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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