6/11/2023 0 Comments The forgotten garden reviewThe pace – there were choices made with some of the chapters which slowed the progress of the book down significantly.It rooted the story, for me, as being properly Cassandras, first and foremost, and kept that present day link when we were in the past. The narrator – I enjoyed Caroline Lee’s soft Australian accent.All crucial aspects of storytelling when you have such a complex plot. The main characters – Eliza, Nell and Cassandra were expertly portrayed, easy to tell apart, and stayed in character.While this is part of the reason the book is so long, I think it pays off. The descriptive writing – Ms Morton is not afraid to take her time over a scene. The different time settings (well, I would, wouldn’t I!) – Edwardian, 1970s and present day were all done equally well.Her writing flows smoothly, and her descriptions were often lyrical and lovely. This was my first time reading a Kate Morton book and I would definitely try another. I recommend this system for anyone who is a bit out of the habit of regular reading, as well as a way of getting a really rich reading experience. I think this helped me immerse myself into such a lengthy book something I haven’t done for years. Goodness, that was a long book! I listened to the audio and read the ebook edition of The Forgotten Garden, switching from one to the other depending on which was more practical at the time. Our Readers’ Choice Good Read for August/September! August/September’s Good Read!
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