Told in alternating chapters, The Forgotten Garden, follows Nell, Eliza and Cassandra and each of their journeys of self-discovery. Traveling back and forth both between time and continents was a bit confusing at first, but then Kate Morton's transitions became easier to navigate. The end result is an intricate story of one's connection to family and the interconnectedness of generations.
Each of the characters is beautifully written and given such life like emotions that it would be difficult not to be engaged in their stories. I especially enjoyed Eliza's fairy tales that were included as a part of the story as a whole. The inclusion of Frances Hodgson Burnett and the subtle references to The Secret Garden were perfect!
Overall, The Forgotten Garden, is a beautifully written novel with strong female characters who are all connected by their passion for a garden.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
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This was one of my recent reads, too. I agree that it's a beautifully written novel. I especially liked the embedded 'fairy tales.'
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