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PARENTS AND TEACHERS - no profanity or graphic sex. References to brief adulterous relationship. Description of children living in abject poverty during Victorian era, one violent accidental death. Recommended for kids 12 and over.

I loved this book! It took a while to get going (that's why I only gave it four stars) but once I was hooked I read each page with relish. This is a mystery set in modern times, but it flashes back to multiple historical time periods and is told in more than one voice. The reader is in on secrets before the protagonist, but very little is actually given away until the end.

One of the most entertaining things about this book was how I found myself constantly speculating about "what happened" often thinking I had figured a few things out. Then I'd find out I was completely wrong - I loved that cat and mouse aspect of the writing. The conclusion was very satisfying.

My only criticism of the writing style would be that the Victorian era characters seemed like Dickensonian Wannabees.

Overall I would recommend the book to readers who like mysteries, puzzles, and a little romance.


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The Forgotten Garden Kate Morton 9780330449601 Books Reviews

I enjoyed The Forgotten Garden. Morton’s beautifully descriptive writing brings the past to life as it has in her other books. But also like her other books, the story follows the same formula. A present-day narrator discovering a mystery in her family’s past and attempting to solve it. This version wasn’t quite as successful because the narrators’ voices were very similar. I enjoyed Eliza’s portions of the story more than Nell’s and felt that Cassandra and Rose’s portions were a little lackluster in comparison. Though it is a bit rambling in places and I felt the ending was predictable, it was an entertaining read.
I enjoyed the book but, as other readers have noted, it was confusing at times with the back and forth between time periods. Several times I thought I had the mystery all figured out but didn't get it right until the very end. That's a good mystery! Good characterizations that were well fleshed out. I'd recommend this book and plan to read more by Kate Morton.
What a decadent, delicious read! This is the second of Kate Morton's books that I have read and I must have more!

I savored every, single page of this book. Would it be presumptuous of me to say that perhaps this is the best book I have ever read? I'm not sure, but it surely comes close.

The story is mysterious, interesting and provoking. I could perhaps predict what may happen next but I would be wrong. There was only one detail in this book that I thought to know before the reader will have found out but somehow, I believe that Kate wanted it that way and even though I knew ... she uncovered the clues so deliciously that it felt good and right. Don't worry ... you will feel the sensation of validation and I certainly did. Really ... so delicious!

The characters in this story were vivid, wonderful and very believable. I wanted to hate the oppressors! They were mean, vindictive, cruel, self-serving and completely without morals. How could you not love a character like that who's sole purpose was to enrich a story?! And yet, I could feel sympathy for them because they were conditioned by their environments and could only behave the way they were trained to do so.

There were endearing characters in this story that you can fall in love with only to have your heart ripped out because of the circumstances that uncovered flaw and destiny. I rejoiced with them, fell in love with them, savored their innocence and understood that life's circumstances invite one to measure up, take charge or coward and withdraw in the anguish. You will always be invited to root for the underprivileged.

Oh yes, a juicy read that enriches the readers life and the tickle of intimacy and creativity that invites the reader to acknowledge a longing for a life of adventure and mystery. Yes ... a little bit of history laced in the pages of this book that elude to a time long ago and happenings that the reader may not have been present for but could only imagine.

Indeed, this is a book of escape where one can savor the tastes of a fine meal where the flavors dance on the tongue and travel to the stomach only to nourish the body that seeks meaning and purpose. Definitely ... a must read!
Well, Ms. Morton, you are, indeed, a storyteller! I've read the Lake House and now this book, and I loved both stories! I enjoy the way two very different centuries are woven together to tell this tale, and the characters are full and real.....I, as you can tell, am NOT a professional reviewer, just a book addict who wants to say thank you for sharing your talent!
This is a solid book. It can be hard these days to find a novel that isn't predictable or derivative of another work. I truly enjoy novels that can surprise and shock me. This was one of them. I've had this book for about 5 years, now, and I've read it 3 times. I also recommended it to my Mother-in-Law who listened to the audiobook.

The first time I read it, I stayed up the better part of two nights to finish it! Ha, I just couldn't put it down! I really wanted to see what was going to happen next, and the author did a great job of keeping me in the dark! There were a few things that I caught early, but some not until they were written right out!

I loved the fairy-tales that were included with this novel! I can't believe she wrote those! They were completely unexpected, super magical, and allowed you to dive deeper into certain characters and understand their reasonings and motivations. Such a unique and awesome idea.

I don't want to give anything from the plot away, as I personally hate when reviews do that! I will say that I've lent it out to friends, and reccomended it as well. I look forward to a couple of years from now when I "forget" enough and it will be a fresh read again. It gets better every time.
PARENTS AND TEACHERS - no profanity or graphic sex. References to brief adulterous relationship. Description of children living in abject poverty during Victorian era, one violent accidental death. Recommended for kids 12 and over.

I loved this book! It took a while to get going (that's why I only gave it four stars) but once I was hooked I read each page with relish. This is a mystery set in modern times, but it flashes back to multiple historical time periods and is told in more than one voice. The reader is in on secrets before the protagonist, but very little is actually given away until the end.

One of the most entertaining things about this book was how I found myself constantly speculating about "what happened" often thinking I had figured a few things out. Then I'd find out I was completely wrong - I loved that cat and mouse aspect of the writing. The conclusion was very satisfying.

My only criticism of the writing style would be that the Victorian era characters seemed like Dickensonian Wannabees.

Overall I would recommend the book to readers who like mysteries, puzzles, and a little romance.