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The Girl in the Garden

Kamala Nair
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The Girl in the Garden

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Kamala Nair

The Girl in the Garden

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kerala, India • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Girl in the Garden by Kamala Nair, a young woman recalls a fateful summer visit to her mother's family home in India. The story unfolds through her secretive exploration of a hidden garden, leading to revelations about family secrets and a transformative journey of understanding her heritage and identity.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,433 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kamala Nair's The Girl in the Garden is praised for its evocative prose and atmospheric setting, immersing readers in a rich, cultural tapestry. The narrative's exploration of family secrets and childhood innocence resonates well with audiences. However, some critics feel the plot can be predictable, and certain character developments lack depth. Overall, it's a compelling debut with room for stronger narrative uniqueness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl in the Garden?

A reader who enjoys The Girl in the Garden by Kamala Nair may appreciate poignant, coming-of-age stories interwoven with family secrets and cultural origins. Comparable to fans of The God of Small Things and The Secret Garden, they likely savor evocative prose and complex, emotional narratives.

4.0

3,433 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kerala, India • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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