The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Mandy Ott

The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was very unsure about this book at first, as it’s not something I would usually read. But I was pleasantly surprised by The Scent of Gardenias. It was a little lengthy compared to the books I’ve read lately and parts did not hold my attention well. Overall, however, Lorraine Haas delivers great character building and scene setting. I felt transported to the small town life of the early 1940s, where a young girl dreams and strives for a better life for herself than the one she was raised. The trials and tribulations that are experienced and related in this book seem very authentic and realistic, as it is based on the life of the author’s own mother. There were so many emotions in this book, from sadness and heartbreak, to fear and determination, to courage and love. The Scent of Gardenias is a well written story of the courageous journey of one woman to defy the odds to provide for her family. I can’t wait to read more by Lorraine Haas.

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