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Summary: A Captivating Blend of Mysticism, Romance, and Mystery
Review: This is an absolute page-turner for the eager young-adult reader, deftly written in a graceful, uncomplicated style sure to attract teenagers. Berry accomplishes so much; she incorporates New Age folklore and fact into a slowly unravelling plot, saturated with drama and feeling, leaving the reader satisfied on all levels.The China Garden moves slowly and seductively in telling the story of Clare, a seventeen-year old brainy beauty with dreams of going on to university. Her future seems bright until plans go askew, when her mother announces that she is moving to Stoke Raven (an enchanting, hidden English village) to be a sickly man's caretaker. Clare, feeling an intrinsic urge to tag along (one of many pyschic feelings she will have throughout the novel), joins her widowed mother for the summer, and possibly for the rest of her life. It is the beginning of a splendid, mysterious journey into the unknown for Clare and her soon-to-be-lover, the dark and handsome Mark. Take this paperback and a blanket under a tree, crack the spine, and prepare for an exciting book that beats anything on your Summer Reading List.
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Summary: You HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO read this book!!
Review: This is one of my favorite books of all time! It's amazing! I've read it so many times and haven't once gotten bored! The mystery, the setting, the plot, the romance, EVERYTHING was wonderful! I HIGHLY reccomend this book! If you haven't read it yet, or don't plan on it, you're missing out MAJORLY!
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Summary: Great Young Adult mystery!
Review: Clare Meredith and her mother move to a historical estate named Ravensmere, for the summer. Her mother will work as a private nurse for the Ravensmere's owner, Mr. Aylward. As Clare explores the town, Stoke Raven Village, she finds that everyone knows more than she sees. She soon meets Mark, the classic bad boy biker who enchants our heroine. Clare is determined to find out Ravensmere's true meaning and intention and what happened with her mother who reveals her tragic past linked with Ravensmere. She takes midnight walks to the abandoned China Garden and must figure out a way to unravel the mysteries of Ravensmere. Liz Berry has amazing imagery in this book, the garden and the whole region of Ravensmere is beautifully depicated. She described a good 'Picture postcard England'. The mystery puzzle was always amusing to guess. The suspense was packed for the next piece of the puzzle. I loved trying to find the true meaning of the Bension, the true purpose of Ravensmere. The foreshadowing is laughable when you finish the book, making you wonder why you did not see it. Mark and Clare have a modern day romance. Mark's bad boy affect and his characterization makes almost any teenage girl lust for him. The simple incorporation of every and modern day fantasy is a wonderful touch to the alluring mystery. The pieces are woven brilliantly and this is what a Young Adult mystery should be. A great Young Adult mystery, suspense, romance and fantasy novel. It captures you.
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Summary: The China Garden
Review: This book has a mystical story in which anyone with a creative and passonite mind will enjoy. The secrets and mysteries of this story keep unfolding as you turn each page. It is a fantasy book with a streak of reality in it. The many layers of this book that Liz Berry has skillfully created will intregue and spark the mind. Anyone with an appetite for fantasy, passion, and reality all mixed into one will apprecate this book.
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Summary: don't put it down!
Review: Clare finds herself after being confined by her boyfriend Adrian. When She accompanies her mother to Ravensmere, she immediattly feels at home, and starts remembering things that have never happened to her. A family secret is unfolded as she falls in love with a reckless young biker, and together they find the sacred Benison, which they must risk their lives for. I read about six or seven hours straight (I was sick in bed). This book is sexy and strange, and I wish I could take Clare's place to find a perfect relationship like she and Mark have.
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Summary: Vivid
Review: I read this book twice in the same month when I was younger- and I rarely reread books twice. The author's description evokes vivid images, so reading is almost like watching a movie. A great book that shouldn't be missed!
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Summary: An amazing, magical adventure!
Review: I found this book while browsing through the shelves of a book store, and decided to buy it. From the very begining, I couldn't put it down. The China Garden tells the story of a young girl and her mother and their struggle to heal the past and create a bright future for themselves and the world around them. I recomend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, romance, or just loves to read great books.
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Summary: Review of Liz Berry's 'The China Garden'
Review: 'The China Garden' is an amazing tale. Berry's tale of love and mythology is wonderful. I found myself staying up hours into the night reading, not being able to wait to read what happens next. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: An excellent book for Young Adults!!
Review: I'm a young adult myself & I had nearly given up hope with YA books & have transfered completely to adult books but this gives YA Fiction a better reputation.You'll never want to put this book down b/c it has everything-mystery,love,drama,etc.It was creatively written with many twists & a mythological background to boot.I definitely would recommend this book
& I think most people would enjoy it--Ive read it many times!!
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Summary: Way to boring
Review: I tried to read this book, I really did. But I couldn't stand it. It was just dates and history that I don't care about. I forced myself to read all the way to the part with Mark, because many of the reviewers said thats when it got interesting. It didn't, finally I stopped tourturing myself and put down this stupid book. I couldn't care less about what happens to Clare, Mark, her mother, the old man, or the China Garden. This book was boring and repetative and I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone.
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