The language of flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

[carm]

This is such a wonderful book that I recommend with all my heart. It's a story of a young woman who's hard a tough life but has a gift in instinctively knowing what flowers mean and the most appropriate flower for any situation. It's just a wonderfully written beautiful book

[Chrissy]

This has just gone to the top of my wishlist ~ it looks like a lovely read.

[carm]

Hi Chrissy you won't be disappointed. If you are I'll have to swim across the pond where you can flog me with a wet noodle

[Peahen]

I  loved the descriptions of the flowers and how the symbolism then integrated into the lives of the customers at the florist.  It was a beautiful and touching read.  I think too I particularly enjoyed reading it as I had been planning my wedding at the time and my head was full of flowers and arrangements and there was a simplicity yet depth to their meaning in this novel.

[alex_laramie]

I've just finished reading this one. I really enjoyed it. I like the fact that it tells her story from two different times in her life, it builds up the significance of everything that's happening and really sucked me in!

[Athena]

I wasn't quite sure about this book so I haven't bought it yet. Judging by the posts here though, maybe I should add it to my wishlist again XD.

 

EDIT: Hmm apparently I had already done so. I normally have a pretty good memory but lately it's been a bit confused at times!

Edited February 26, 2013 by Athena

[tinatar]

I bought this cheap when Amazon kindle were doing 12 days of Christmas and now reading people's reviews is making me ashamed I haven't read it yet!

[Booknutt]

I'll keep watch for this novel myself - thanks for posting on it, Carm.

 

There's also  "The Flower Reader" a  historical novel which might interest a few of you. Our heroine in that actually reads the future from the language of flowers. 

 

So between both, the next time someone special buys you a bouquet you'll know what he's saying!    ..    

[carm]

You're welcome booknutt I absolutely positively love this book and I glad other people are enjoying it as well

[Inver]

I saw this being read by chaliepud on Goodreads today and it did sound lovely. Adding to wishlist thingy.