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A review by ncrabb
The Art of Arranging Flowers by Lynne Branard
3.0
I found this book a moving and memorable read. Ruby is 45, has never married, and owns a flower shop in a small Washington town. She seems to have effectively walled her heart off from the world. Her beloved sister died, and that death was a major factor in her decision to erect those barriers. Yet, she has no problem facilitating romances of people in her community. She expertly uses her ability to arrange flowers and her uncanny ability to read hearts to bring people together in unusual and moving ways. But Ruby learns that barriers aren't necessarily permanent. A former astronaut and a motherless little boy help break down those walls.
You'll need time to ponder this book as you read it. It's not long, but it's something you'll want to take your time with and perhaps reread a passage or two as you go. You'll probably want to at least know where the Kleenex box is, because you'll likely need it in a place or two. One of bonuses for me with this book is that I actually learned some things about the structure of plants that fascinated me. Best of all, the author uses that knowledge to enhance the story.
You'll need time to ponder this book as you read it. It's not long, but it's something you'll want to take your time with and perhaps reread a passage or two as you go. You'll probably want to at least know where the Kleenex box is, because you'll likely need it in a place or two. One of bonuses for me with this book is that I actually learned some things about the structure of plants that fascinated me. Best of all, the author uses that knowledge to enhance the story.