Elizabeth and Her German Garden vs Thornyhold: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fiction
Elizabeth and Her German Garden
Told in a series of diary entries, Elizabeth and Her German Garden recounts one year in the life of an Englishwoman determined to revitalize the neglected garden of their German estate. It is in the process of laying…
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Thornyhold
When Gilly Ramsey, whose childhood has been one of lonely isolation, inherits an English country home steeped in magic, she discovers an intriguing, mysterious world, and a man who teaches her to love.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Elizabeth and Her German Garden is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 5 for Thornyhold.
- Thornyhold has the widest readership — 8220 ratings behind its score.
- Thornyhold runs the darker storyline; Elizabeth and Her German Garden stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Elizabeth and Her German Garden
≈ 1h vs 5h for Thornyhold
New to the genre?
Thornyhold
Moderate vs Challenging for Elizabeth and Her German Garden
In the mood for something dark?
Thornyhold
a darker storyline than Elizabeth and Her German Garden
Want something lighter?
Elizabeth and Her German Garden
an easier tone than Thornyhold
Scores by source
| Elizabeth and Her German Garden | Thornyhold | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (6026) | 3.9 (8220) |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (7) | 3.7 (21) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (67) |
Reception
| Elizabeth and Her German Garden | Thornyhold | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6026 | 8220 |
| Editions | 145 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 7629 | 6292 |
| Reading it now | 405 | 840 |
| Written reviews | 1013 | 912 |
| Wikipedia attention | 532 | 194 |
| Pages | 95 | 289 |