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sarahb919's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
2nd time reading this book. Still really good and interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, Sexism, and Terminal illness
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism
bebidocrimes's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This was less a story about the 1986 LA Central Library fire and more a story about its full history, as well as a love letter to all libraries. Nonetheless, a delightful read! It really rekindles my love for what a library does for its community, as well as all that it can become. They are a shining beacon of community support and everyone needs to nurture a strong appreciation for them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death
akvolcano's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.5
Very informative on the central library and libraries in general! I have to say, I enjoyed the first 10 and the last 10 chapters much more than the middle 12. The author did an thorough research of the history of the library, and added (usually) appreciated thoughtful commentary. I listened to the audiobook and I’d recommend others to do the same!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Ableism, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexism, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, Outing, Toxic friendship, and War
zivareads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief