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The Language of Flowers
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Goodreads Author)
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Goodreads Author)
Cheryna_27's review
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Feb 05, 12
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Read from December 04 to 10, 2011 — I own a copy
Perhaps the purpose of buying this book was to own something which was closer to my heart. And indeed, it did. The book mentioned orchid several times. Well, I expected that, didn't I? The title of the book should have made me alarmed.
To be fair, the book was fantastic to me in a sense that besides loving books, I was also a flower freak. So, when you combine these 2 characters of mine at one time, you'll definitely mark this book as my perfect birthday gift.
But then again, to those who just loved books and not flowers, well, you might find it a bit difficult to understand. Unless, you're romantic at heart or you're a green person - this book might tire those who despised flowers or had a perception that flowers meant to be for girly girls.
Strangely, we have always ignored the part that books; despite the magical touch of it, must be logical in certain ways. When I first read The Language of Flowers, I thought that things were too real and too painful; I nearly passed it out. I didn't.
As I kept reading, I realised that this was one of the books I wanted. The magical stories of the flowers were blended with the hard planes of life. Even though some part of the world might be beautiful, there might be ugly places as well. And...the main characters were not physically described! I didn't have to lay back on the cushions and started to compare the main character with Keanue Reeves or Aaron Aziz!
So, the beautiful things in the book were mainly because of the flowers; as it explained on the title. You hate flowers, don't buy the book. But if you're just like me - who read things and got the mini flaws out of simple elaboration in every book that I've read, then let's enjoy reading this book. You might laugh at how simple things which have been written in the 90s romance books were no longer written on 2011 books.
The language was simple and the research was done in good ways. To be objective, I could not ask for more. Things made sense in the book and I loved it. The book might be expensive and difficult to get but
So...5 stars!
Except...well, I like the Pan McMillan editions more than Random House. It connected to the stories and everytime I looked at the cover, it would remind me of the story inside.
Hey, who said about not judging a book by its cover?
To be fair, the book was fantastic to me in a sense that besides loving books, I was also a flower freak. So, when you combine these 2 characters of mine at one time, you'll definitely mark this book as my perfect birthday gift.
But then again, to those who just loved books and not flowers, well, you might find it a bit difficult to understand. Unless, you're romantic at heart or you're a green person - this book might tire those who despised flowers or had a perception that flowers meant to be for girly girls.
Strangely, we have always ignored the part that books; despite the magical touch of it, must be logical in certain ways. When I first read The Language of Flowers, I thought that things were too real and too painful; I nearly passed it out. I didn't.
As I kept reading, I realised that this was one of the books I wanted. The magical stories of the flowers were blended with the hard planes of life. Even though some part of the world might be beautiful, there might be ugly places as well. And...the main characters were not physically described! I didn't have to lay back on the cushions and started to compare the main character with Keanue Reeves or Aaron Aziz!
So, the beautiful things in the book were mainly because of the flowers; as it explained on the title. You hate flowers, don't buy the book. But if you're just like me - who read things and got the mini flaws out of simple elaboration in every book that I've read, then let's enjoy reading this book. You might laugh at how simple things which have been written in the 90s romance books were no longer written on 2011 books.
The language was simple and the research was done in good ways. To be objective, I could not ask for more. Things made sense in the book and I loved it. The book might be expensive and difficult to get but
So...5 stars!
Except...well, I like the Pan McMillan editions more than Random House. It connected to the stories and everytime I looked at the cover, it would remind me of the story inside.
Hey, who said about not judging a book by its cover?
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Quotes Cheryna_27 Liked
“Perhaps the unattached, the unwanted, the unloved, could grow to give love as lushly as anyone else.”
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
“I felt my true, unworthy self to be far away from his clutching grasp, hidden from his admiring gaze.”
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
“Prese un giglio tigre arancione
da un secchio.
«Per te» mi disse porgendomelo.
«No non mi piacciono i gigli» risposi.
E non sono una regina pensai.
«Dovrebbero piacerti» replicò.
«Ti si addicono.»”
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
da un secchio.
«Per te» mi disse porgendomelo.
«No non mi piacciono i gigli» risposi.
E non sono una regina pensai.
«Dovrebbero piacerti» replicò.
«Ti si addicono.»”
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
“You should see the way she smiles when I rattle off the names of the orchids in the greenhouse: oncidium, dendrobium, bulbophyllum, and epidendrum, tickling her face with each blossom. I wouldn't be surprised if 'Orchidaceae' was her first word.”
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
― Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Language of Flowers
Reading Progress
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22.0% | "..getting more exciting" |
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Dec 06, 2011 08:19pm
Would be interested to see your thoughts on this one. There are too many good reviews on it out there but I remain somewhat skeptical.
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...it's quite okay so far. One of the reasons I'm choosing this books is because of the recommendation from Sarah Addison Allen, my favourite author. Have you read any of SAA's books?
Cheryna_27 wrote: "Have you read any of SAA's books?"Not really, but I've heard of her works. Most contain some magical aspects that are set in contemporary world, right? Which of hers did you enjoy most?
Definitely Garden Spell. But frankly, I liked them all. Got hooked after buying Garden Spell then I started to buy the rest except for The Peach Keeper because it is still expensive.For some people her works are quite childish but I think you might like them if you enjoyed Harry Potter:)
This is my comments on her webpage:
http://cheryna.blogspot.com/2011/09/s...
Took your advice and bought Garden Spell today! We'll see if I end up enjoying it as much as you did :D
