Leota's Garden
Leota's Garden
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Leota's Garden by Francine Rivers, an elderly woman named Leota struggles with family estrangement while tending her once-renowned garden. As she reconnects with her granddaughter and a young college student, the neglected garden becomes a place of healing and reconciliation.
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Review Roundup
Leota's Garden by Francine Rivers depicts multi-generational family dynamics and the power of forgiveness. Readers praised its profound emotional depth and relatable characters. Some found the narrative pace slow and the story somewhat predictable. Nonetheless, it remains a heartfelt exploration of reconciliation, resonating well with fans of faith-based fiction.
Who Should Read Leota's Garden?
Leota's Garden by Francine Rivers will captivate readers who enjoy heartwarming, multi-generational family dramas akin to those in The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd or Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Ideal for fans of redemption stories, complex character relationships, and inspirational themes.
26,609 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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