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erwikka's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
eloquentmuse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a mostly realistic story with fantastical elements. It takes part in two time periods: 1940s with Opaline and modern day with Henry and Martha.
A mysterious bookshop that appears and disappears as it wills is at the center of everyone’s adventures. A tree is growing at its center. Strange events, “coincidences”, and possible spirits surround this shop. It’s almost as if the bookshop is alive and guiding these people through life and toward fulfillment, wisdom, and love.
This novel has the potential to reach 5 stars for its timeless lessons and relatable characters.
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rosietomyn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
busyknitting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
hrobles1009's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
clothildev's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
hayleythegoose's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
ceredonia's review
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and War
rachtmh's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I genuinely loved everything about this book. It is clever, wondrous, tragic, hopeful, passionate & just so many things.
I was on a constant ride of highs and lows, cried, laughed, blushed, gasped and celebrated.
The multiple POV and time line are done wonderfully and easy to follow.
The characters are wonderful and full and go through so much, good and bad.
The Lost Bookshop is a must for all lovers of reading and magic, with some wonder literary history featured.
This book is an instant re-read for me and 100% recommend as many people as possible experience the journey that Evie Woods has so wonderfully put on paper.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Abandonment