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The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
29 reviews
just_one_more_chapter_ok's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book was well researched and I believe the collaboration between the two authors made for a compelling and realistic telling of Belle's story..
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, Colonisation, and Classism
nadia_not_there's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Abortion, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
claudine2's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed learning about the early manuscripts and art that she helped Mr. Morgan acquire. It makes me wish I had appreciated the early books I saw at the British Museum more and also makes me want to visit NYC to see the library and its holdings.
This was my 2nd Marie Benedict and 1st Victoria Christopher Murray book. Excited to see that they also collaborated on The First Ladies!
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Antisemitism, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
alissa_the_barista's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Moderate: Infidelity, Antisemitism, Abortion, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Death of parent
katie_m26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death, Racism, Abortion, and Death of parent
gris_zorra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and War
dev921's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
leannanecdote's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexism, Slavery, and War
freshbatchofbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Antisemitism, and Abortion
Minor: Death and Death of parent
carriewnettles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Abortion, and Death of parent
Minor: War