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La Bibliothèque des rêves secrets by Michiko Aoyama

jolienribbers's review against another edition

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5.0

Absolutely beautiful. It's such a warm and kind story. And all the characters are somehow slightly connected though they each have their own little story. It feels like you're entering into their small world and are slowly getting to know everyone. Very inspiring too!

amyford93's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

starfleeting's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-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

5.0

sawwa's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

ayeryn's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-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

4.0

mvimps's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

cerysjoanne's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

What a lovely little book. I really enjoyed how everyone’s stories linked together. Such a cosy read!

jo_mentaltravels's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

EN: June arrived with the radiance of a new pick from @thecharactersclub – and one I'd had my eyes on for a while: "What You Are Looking for is in the Library" (2020), by Michiko Aoyama.

The book explores, in a sequence, the routines and dilemmas of five characters, of varying backgrounds, situations and ages. All, however, have one thing in common: at a certain point, they entered Mrs. Komachi's library and, after some labyrinthine chat, she recommended them a book that'd influence them profoundly.

Reading this book made me (re)explore some "common places" about identity formation and career conceptions. In other words, it didn't bring anything new per se. Instead, it reminded me of what I already knew, but hadn't yet organized in my mind. In that sense, it felt more like a hug than a lecture. Besides, there's a sense of plausible hope that permeates each individual story, which motivates to live up to their propositions. If you're looking for reassurance in times of doubt, this book is for you.

— Jo. 🐞🍀

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PT: Junho chegou com o brilho de uma nova escolha do @thecharactersclub – e uma que já tinha debaixo de olho há algum tempo: "O Que Procuras Está na Biblioteca" (2020), de Michiko Aoyama.

O livro explora, em sequência, as rotinas e dilemas de cinco personagens, de origem, situação e idade variadas. Tod@s, porém, têm uma coisa em comum: a certa altura, entraram na biblioteca da Sra. Komachi – personagem esta que, após uma conversa labiríntica, lhes recomendou um livro que (@)s influenciaria profundamente.

Este livro levou-me a (re)explorar "lugares comuns", sobretudo quanto à formação da identidade e concepções sobre a carreira. Por outras palavras, não me trouxe nada de novo, por si só. Recordou-me, no entanto, aquilo que eu já sabia, mas que ainda não tinha conseguido organizar. Nesse sentido, sentiu-o mais como um abraço do que como uma aula. Além disso, há um sentimento de esperança plausível que permeia cada história individual, que motiva a viver de acordo com as suas premissas. Portanto, se procuram conforto em tempos de dúvida, este livro é para vocês.

— Jo. 🐞🍀

charitybell__'s review against another edition

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Really enjoyed it but the pace was just so so slow. 

xmirthemarije's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0