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" Not as great as I had hoped. "
- Sharon, 2/19/2014
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" i read this because it was an inspiration for l m montgomery-- i believe she got the term "kindred spirits" from it. it was a fun, cozy, boring read (in a good way), but with a lot of funny weird class assumptions embedded in it. in the beginning she talks a lot about how plain her wants are-- except she needs a giant staff to meet those wants. also funny how it just kind of turns into a rambly rant about her english visitor. i wasn't really expecting a plot, and i liked the human interest angle, but i felt like it needed something more than just complaints about the visitor, if it was going to have specific people in it. in many ways, it's a true introvert's manifesto, from a time when, apparently, the idea that you might actually sometimes want to be by yourself was foreign, so that was interesting. mostly enjoyable, somewhat problematic, a good rainy (or sunny) day read. "
- cubbie, 2/3/2014
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" I think this was one of the most popular books of its era, over 100 years ago. It appeared in many editions (I own several different editions of it myself). She was a fabulous writer, and I learned a tremendous amount about writing from several of her books. "
- Richard, 2/1/2014
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" So much sarcasm, wit and humour in this little gem of a book. I have zero interest in gardening but still found it fascinating. Clearly, a very intelligent and inspired woman. Def a classic. "
- Nat, 1/23/2014
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" I highly enjoyed this Victorian novel. "
- Dru, 1/4/2014
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" this book made me smile. 3.5 "
- benebean, 1/1/2014
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" I really enjoyed this book. With spring just arriving and me a new gardener, it was fun "watching" Elizabeth in hers. "
- Deborah, 12/20/2013
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" Love Elizabeth - wish she were around today! "
- Terrie, 12/6/2013
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" A delightful short read about a happy woman, for a change of pace, and her love of the outdoors. I felt lucky to have come across this book in spring when my own heart is stirring to the new blossoms everywhere. "
- Bea, 3/13/2013
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" Loved reading this woman's thoughts and opinions. "
- Rachelle, 2/28/2013
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" I guess I had high expectations for this one and was disappointed. I don't think listening to it on audio help as the narration and sound editing was very poor. "
- Raquel, 6/24/2010
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" I enjoyed Enchanted April so I thought this book would be good. It wasn't near as good. The plot and dialogue drug on and on with descriptions of flowers and rather boring conversations. "
- James, 5/30/2010
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" I feel like this this is one of those books that I could read every year. Transported me to gardens overrun with flowers & buzzing with bees. And having tea in a snow blanketed garden while wrapped in furs? Sign me up. Can't wait to read more of her work. "
- Beth, 10/13/2008
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