I really liked this book.The heroine enjoys gardening in the nude. Not even her lover knows about her habit, but losing her clothes and getting in touch with the earth is satisfying to Katelyn. Especially when she's so insecure in her relationship with Maze.When Katelyn suggests a canoe trip to five other women with their own problems, she doesn't intend it to be a catalyst for change, only for reflection. But as they make their way back to civilization each woman changes, Katelyn most of all. The ending seemed a little tame. Until I kept reading on to the real ending. And it was great.I expected another women/friendship book, but this was much more.The writing is lyrical. I not only saw Katelyn's love for the land and nature, I shared it. I not only watched her go over the rapids, I was there. And I'm not an outdoorsy person.Really good book. Reviewed by Amie LouBook provided by authorSix women, three days, and one river. When I first read the blurb, I was afraid I was about to read Deliverance with women.I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Naked Gardener is the story of six women of varying ages, walks of life, and personalities coming into themselves. It’s a poignant story of discovery, self-acceptance, and understanding.Katelyn had always wanted to canoe down the Trout River, more specifically the Trout River Falls.And when the women of the city council need a gimmick to save their dying town, the ladies use brainstorming ideas as the perfect excuse for the “girls only” weekend canoe trip. It is the quintessential “girls night out”--on steroids.But the trip turns out to be much more than a way to figure out how to save the town. Each woman brings her own individual angst, issues, and problems on what turns out to be a very enlightening and fateful trip.Beautifully written, artistic, and touching, The Naked Gardner is a novel of coming to terms. Each character has to discover, reveal, and accept who they are, the changes they face, and the lives they are living at that moment in time.There’s a piece of every one of these women in us all. Hope the virgin, Valerie the aging beauty queen, and Katelyn who’s afraid to get her heart broken again. As for the others? Well, I can’t spoil the story. You’ll just have to read it for yourself.
What do You think about The Naked Gardener (2010)?
I admit, the title had me curious, but ended up being a fun, easy read. Very amusing.
—amritesh
Quick easy fluffy read. Fun, but the characters were very stereotypical.
—Liz
Just couldn't get into this one. Did not finish.
—lara
