pebblespenguin1's review against another edition
5.0
This book was everything a bookseller could ever want. A love letter to booksellers, if you will. Especially the ones of us that have worked through this tumultuous time. The author captured the feelings and emotions of the pandemic so believably. I appreciate this book so much and I will never stop recommending it.
rae1019's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Cultural appropriation, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Slavery, Animal death, Child abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Religious bigotry, Addiction, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
cullenr_d's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
therahh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
drgynchick's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I felt a little lost reading the first Half of the book, but then found it engaging and thought the ending was perfectÂ
abroadwell's review against another edition
5.0
Such beautiful writing and striking metaphors.
I really appreciated the portrait of the Native people working at a Minneapolis bookstore during the time of the pandemic and the George Floyd/BLM protests. It is a good illustration of how we find community and support each other in hard times.
The main character, Tookie, and her husband are unforgettable characters.
I also enjoyed the sly way that Louise Erdrich includes herself as a minor character in the novel.
I really appreciated the portrait of the Native people working at a Minneapolis bookstore during the time of the pandemic and the George Floyd/BLM protests. It is a good illustration of how we find community and support each other in hard times.
The main character, Tookie, and her husband are unforgettable characters.
I also enjoyed the sly way that Louise Erdrich includes herself as a minor character in the novel.
asalinas25's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
breanna_gaudaur's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0