Genre: General Fiction
When I Read It: 2009
Initial impression: What a beautiful cover! It was what initially attracted me to this novel. It felt a bit like Jane Austen-like, so I was sold. I also was very intrigued with its complex synopsis on the back cover.
Initial impression: What a beautiful cover! It was what initially attracted me to this novel. It felt a bit like Jane Austen-like, so I was sold. I also was very intrigued with its complex synopsis on the back cover.
Why I Loved It: It's a lovely story, to put it simply. The characters, plot line, and their development were flawless. And the overall feel of the writing was just great; it seemed like such a rich and classic tale - very reminiscent of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It did also have the same Gothic-like aspects from Jane Eyre, which I especially enjoyed as well.
Who would most likely like/love it: Any reader who enjoys a good story that seems to follow some aspects from the Classics and fairy tale re-tellings.
If you've read this book, let me know what you thought of it.
For my official review for this book, click here.If you've read this book, let me know what you thought of it.
I loved The Forgotten Garden, too, and totally recommend it.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! And you're right about the Jane Eyre-esque feel to it.
ReplyDeleteAhh I remember reading this, wasn't really my cup of tea. Great cover though :)
ReplyDeleteAt first I was like: "why are there reviews of this book?" lol. It seems great, though I have no idea what it talks about! Anyway, I'd be tempted to buy it just for its cover!
ReplyDeletetwo reviews I meant, sorry!
ReplyDeletePepca - Glad to know you feel the same way!
ReplyDeleteMay - And I love Jane Eyre so that was a great plus.
Aly - Aw, sorry you didn't like it!
Touloulou - The cover IS lovely, isn't it? Haha.
I SO need to read this. I think you've recommended to me before.
ReplyDeleteI love retellings & have heard so many great things about this author. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteJuju - Yes! I think you will like it. It has a vintage era feel to it too! ;)
ReplyDeleteChristie - I am actually on a huge fairy re-telling kick right now - I am reading so many of them! But I really loved The Forgotten Garden. I have read Kate Morton's other books but unfortunately didn't really like it as much.