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Book Summary:
Irene Willard is desperate to have a child. Unfortunately, all of her and her husband's attempts have ended in tragedy and heartbreak. So when they found a pair of doctors promising miracles and more – they knew they had to give it a try.
This required Irene to pack up her back and move into an isolated house so the doctors could monitor her and ensure minimal stressors. Not at all suspicious. Not at all. Irene is the only pregnant woman living in the house...and it doesn't take long before she notices something...odd.
My Review:
Huh. Well, if there's one thing I can say about The Garden, it's that this book is unlike anything else I've ever read. Yes, that has both good and bad implications. This book is A LOT, so please read the trigger warnings before diving in.
The Garden starts as a slow-build magical horror. You know something is wrong, but you can't really put your finger on what it is, specifically (other than creepy doctors and an isolating setting, I mean). Things pick up significantly by the end, so if the pace is the problem, keep going!
In truth, this book kept making me think of Stephen King. One novel in particular (Pet Sematary), so take what you will from that. Again, it's an intense read with some really wonderfully creative twists. I don't think it was my cup of tea.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction with a Twist
Dark Magical Realism
Unique Take
Trigger Warnings:
Infertility/Infant Death
Gaslighting
Animal Death
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