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A review by bookswithlydscl
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Didn't need to be as long as it was - usual complaint for Morton's books. There were middle sections that just felt like padding and the ending, after such long build up felt like it all wrapped up too quickly. But, I was generally caught up in the saga, loved Eliza's story and as always the world is rich and vivid. This one feels like Downton Abbey meets Jane Eyre with clear references to The Secret Garden.