A very enjoyable read, filled with magic and a lot of interesting themes and discussions. The writing feels a little underdeveloped and a little juvenA very enjoyable read, filled with magic and a lot of interesting themes and discussions. The writing feels a little underdeveloped and a little juvenile, but I'd say it's worth the read. ...more
A charming book about healing and moving on, about reading and what books can do for a person. Really enjoyed the characters and it has a calm vibe toA charming book about healing and moving on, about reading and what books can do for a person. Really enjoyed the characters and it has a calm vibe to it that I really liked. I also love the setting of the bookshop set in what feels like a small village of bookshops....more
I both like and dislike this book with a passion, and I can't stop thinking about it. I both like and dislike this book with a passion, and I can't stop thinking about it. ...more
Not the most original of stories, but honestly ended up being more enjoyable than I expected. Really liked the small English village setting, the mystNot the most original of stories, but honestly ended up being more enjoyable than I expected. Really liked the small English village setting, the mystery, the flashbacks to the 50's - I really enjoyed it! Easy to read and get into for sure. ...more
Really enjoyed the setting and the atmosphere in this, and it took some turns I wasn't expecting. In many ways, a story of a twisted friendship, but aReally enjoyed the setting and the atmosphere in this, and it took some turns I wasn't expecting. In many ways, a story of a twisted friendship, but also ambition. Quite liked it!...more
Food for thought for days! Unlikeable main character who just gets more and more unhinged. Would have been a solid 4 star if it wasn't for some repetiFood for thought for days! Unlikeable main character who just gets more and more unhinged. Would have been a solid 4 star if it wasn't for some repetitive parts that dragged a bit and what I felt was an incredibly out of pocket and rushed ending. If I was rating the book just for the discussions and themes, it would be a 5, but alas, a book is more than its message.
It'll stick with me though, I've thought about it a lot since I finished it. A great book to discuss with others, and 100% worth reading....more
Couldn't quite get into this one unfortunately! Didn't really connect to the characters and I think the friends-to-lovers trope might not work for me.Couldn't quite get into this one unfortunately! Didn't really connect to the characters and I think the friends-to-lovers trope might not work for me. ...more
Really enjoyed the small town setting of this and all the magic. The mystery was also quite intriguing. The characters were a little less interesting Really enjoyed the small town setting of this and all the magic. The mystery was also quite intriguing. The characters were a little less interesting than I would've liked though. ...more
Found the characters a bit one-dimensional, especially the main character. I did like the academic setting and some of the tension though, which ropedFound the characters a bit one-dimensional, especially the main character. I did like the academic setting and some of the tension though, which roped me in, but reached my limit halfway through the book on how much one can read about how big, broad and tall some random guy is. Did enjoy the reading experience though, somehow. ...more