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tsgreiner's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
booknerd7820's review against another edition
5.0
It is a rare treat to discover a book like The Door-to-Door Bookstore. I essentially started and finished this book in one sitting on a family road trip.
Mr. Kolhoff is a bookshop employee who treasures his daily walks in the village where he delivers book orders to the village’s inhabitants, whom for various reasons, stay within the confines of their homes. One day, this “Book Walker” is accompanied by a precocious young girl named Schasha and turns his entire outlook on his customers upside down.
I absolutely adored the sweet and extremely relatable relationship between Mr. Kolhoff and Schasha. The addition of the quirky cast of characters the two of them interact with on their daily deliveries was delightful and kept me smiling as the pages turned. The plotline was short and concise - for me a perfect length that did not drag any one character’s story on for too long.
Recommended for lovers of cozy, book loving characters and Fredrik Bachman’s A Man Called Ove.
Thank you to NetGalley, Carsten Henn, and Hanover Square Press for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
Mr. Kolhoff is a bookshop employee who treasures his daily walks in the village where he delivers book orders to the village’s inhabitants, whom for various reasons, stay within the confines of their homes. One day, this “Book Walker” is accompanied by a precocious young girl named Schasha and turns his entire outlook on his customers upside down.
I absolutely adored the sweet and extremely relatable relationship between Mr. Kolhoff and Schasha. The addition of the quirky cast of characters the two of them interact with on their daily deliveries was delightful and kept me smiling as the pages turned. The plotline was short and concise - for me a perfect length that did not drag any one character’s story on for too long.
Recommended for lovers of cozy, book loving characters and Fredrik Bachman’s A Man Called Ove.
Thank you to NetGalley, Carsten Henn, and Hanover Square Press for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
codedreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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? No
4.5
teaandlibri's review against another edition
2.0
I borrowed this as I saw it was available through my library and loved the idea. An elderly bookseller goes door to door with a job of delivering book recommendations. He loses his job but builds a relationship with a nine year old girl. Predictably, the girl becomes a bit of a sidekick to him and Schascha reminds Carl of the power of books and friendship when Carl's world is turned upside down.
I loved the idea but the book's execution was rather dull. I'm not sure if it was because this is a book in translation or because it's a fairly predictable story, but overall I just did not care. I really loved the idea but neither main character or supporting ones were interesting and the writing did not make for a compelling read.
This is probably a book that would adapt very well to a streaming or movie adaptation, though. Cast an unknown/young child, a grumpy-type older actor (Tommy Lee Jones-type?) with a host of character actors whose faces you know but names you can't remember and you likely have a charming indie-type hit that would make for a feel-good movie.
As several people said, this seems like a quick-read type of book. If you love books about books, intergenerational friendship, quirky characters, this might be a good book for you. I personally found this skippable but it might make for a really good vacation/beach type read.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me.
I loved the idea but the book's execution was rather dull. I'm not sure if it was because this is a book in translation or because it's a fairly predictable story, but overall I just did not care. I really loved the idea but neither main character or supporting ones were interesting and the writing did not make for a compelling read.
This is probably a book that would adapt very well to a streaming or movie adaptation, though. Cast an unknown/young child, a grumpy-type older actor (Tommy Lee Jones-type?) with a host of character actors whose faces you know but names you can't remember and you likely have a charming indie-type hit that would make for a feel-good movie.
As several people said, this seems like a quick-read type of book. If you love books about books, intergenerational friendship, quirky characters, this might be a good book for you. I personally found this skippable but it might make for a really good vacation/beach type read.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me.
prima's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
verafey's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
The beginning was very slow and it took a little too long for me before a plot began to form. But the second half made up for the first half and I overall really enjoyed this book. Definitely a wholesome, heartwarming book with a happy ending.
taeli's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a lovely, heartwarming book about a man who delivers books, a little girl who joins him, and the impact they and the books make on the world around them.
oomaymayoo's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
miamoisnik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0