It's a fairy tale about a giant who owns a garden and he selfishly keeps the garden to himself and it causes the garden to stay in winter all year long and...
It teaches the power of love and compassion in bringing joy and beauty back into one's life.
      

        3 or 3.5
As others said I love the part at the bookstore,
but other parts not that much, anyway it's a fast & easy read.
also the translation to English annoyed me.