Hayallerimin Arka Bahçesi (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
3.5. I loved part one of this book so very much. 5 star couldn't read fast enough I gave myself a headache over it. Part two was just too much. I wish the time apart was less why 15yrs??? That didn't even flow with the story. A marriage of convenience for 15yrs after the reason was gone?? And Nick didn't need to stay away an extra 11 yrs after his service. The way it all played out and the cheating friends was just not the wholesome story I fell in love with in part 1. I wanted more for them. It is a story of love, loss, redemption, and second-chances combined and it is one heck of a love story. From childhood acquaintances with rich history to share with, to complex teenage lovers, to two broken souls until the rest goes on and the story became really twisted with a truckload of complications to the point where I don't even know what to feel or how to react and it had me shell-shocked from head to toe. I don't know if I was to admire Nick for the nobility he'd shown for covering Lindsey at first, but I think it's probably great it happened because if not, he'll not meet Bowie in the army and will not be able to "make Alix proud." I'm just really happy that Nick and Alix made it to the end and I think they must've savored each moment considering the amount of torments and twisted-fates they've gone through. In the end, I think it's fate's making of righting it all. But, what really had me was the happy ending and the fact that no one died (what a relief) because in these types of genre, I've been encountering lots of suicides so I was kind of embracing myself for the worst that could happen to the characters especially to Nick particularly that part where Daniel told Alix that he was going to kill himself. So thank goodness everything went smooth and fine. I really enjoyed it. And I was hoping for Jenna to finally say yes to Hugh so everything will now be picture perfect.
What do You think about Hayallerimin Arka Bahçesi (2012)?
I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and well written with an interesting storyline and characters you care about. The only thing I didn't like were the annoying "previews" at the end of the chapters warning the reader that something bad was about to happen. They were completely unnecessary to the story and ruined the flow. The book would have been perfect without them, so I'm still giving it five stars and recommending it highly.
—fraser021
GAH! ALL THE FEELS.Okay. So I purposefully chose this book because I was in the mood for an angsty/emotional read. All I'm gonna say is that at one point (or three) I might have had a leaky eye or something. Anywho. Yeah. Lots of build up to the resolution. Good emotions. Good characters. No detailed hanky-panky. The thing I dislike the most is the damn title of the book. Bleh.
—Fifi
It did not make me cry. Huhu What's wrong with me. :(
—Zaczreadz
