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mollyrook's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was a really engaging and informative historical fiction novel, and among other things it affirmed my deeply held belief that Gertrude Stein sucks and James Joyce would have been a bad person to have in your life.
Moderate: Suicide and War
dielesemotte's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Die Buchhändlerin von Paris hat mich sehr oft hin- und hergerissen. Anfangs war ich gar nicht begeistert, dann kamen Abschnitte, die mir richtig gut gefallen haben, und dann wieder Teile, die schwächer waren. Ich glaube der Hauptkritikpunkt war für mich, dass mir Sylvia zu flach geschrieben war. Ich habe bei so vielen der Nebencharaktere mitgefühlt, aber die Gefühle der Protagonistin selbst wurden mir häufig nicht deutlich genug. Trotzdem hat mir die eindeutige Liebe zur Literatur gefallen und ich sehe das Buch als eine angenehme Art an, ein bisschen was über die Geschichte der queeren Community in Paris und über James Joyces Ulysses zu lernen.
Moderate: Suicide and War
ellaxo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, and War
sinewton's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
Moderate: Suicide and War
olive21's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Suicide, and Alcohol
Minor: Antisemitism and War
daryn's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexism and Suicide
Minor: Antisemitism and War
jessbelsreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Suicide and War
Minor: Antisemitism