The Greenhouse by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

The Greenhouse

Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir with Brian FitzGibbon (Translator)

262 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

For Lobbi, the tragic passing of his mother proves to be a profound catalyst. Their shared love of tending rare roses in her greenhouse inspires him to leave his studies behind and travel to a remote village monastery to restore its once fabulous ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

reflective 56%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 43%
relaxing 43%
inspiring 31%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.64

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