The Secret Garden

2020 Reread: oh so magical.. this was such an enlightening reread. I LOVED.. and I mean super loved this book as a little girl. Now, I can see how this overwhelmingly affected me and shaped me into the reader that I am. It is so full of magic and wonder, so atmospheric. Just takes you away. It's really not dark like my inner child remembered but does deal with some very real issues that have stood the test of time - children who are lonely, adults who have hidden themselves away, and self awakening. So so so good. Still the best book ever. Confirmed.
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I loved The Secret Garden when I was younger. In my child mind it seemed slightly scary though. In my mind I still hear all the squeaky floors and see all the cobwebs. I still feel her loneliness. I wonder if this is how it really is. I think it's time for a re-read to have a fresh view.