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plebberina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shmadsie's review against another edition
5.0
wellllll, i quite enjoyed this. i went into this as i usually go into things these days: knowing absolutely nothing about it, so everything was a super fun surprise. i loved the idea of book binding, i loved the historical aspects, and i loved the chemistry between our characters. there's so much more that could be done with the book binding aspect and it makes me want a sequel or a prequel with seredith or something in this universe again!!
patronusprime's review against another edition
Extremely slow, tired of waiting for the main plot.
kate1086's review against another edition
5.0
The Binding...what can I say. This book was brilliant. It was really captivating I was a little sad once I'd finished it. It follows the story mainly of Emmett and Lucian and it is written in 3 parts which I really liked. Very well written and a real joy to read. I haven't read a story like it before. Brilliant.
venla_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Why the heck is this categorised as a fantasy novel?? I feel tricked. I'd be okay with only one fantastical element, but we learn next to nothing about what the binding actually is, even though it's the frickin' title... I wanted to read about magical books!!
I didn't really enjoy the characters, the pacing was weird and slow and the whole book is like 200 pages too long. Glad I started skimming at some point so I didn't waste even more time on this.
I didn't really enjoy the characters, the pacing was weird and slow and the whole book is like 200 pages too long. Glad I started skimming at some point so I didn't waste even more time on this.
charley0796's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Such an interesting premise! I love the idea that books are memories - as a child I thought all books were real and about parallel universes. This is based in a Victorian period, where all the books are people’s memories.
It’s a beautiful love story and a lot darker than I thought, but I would have liked characters to be a little more fleshed out with quirks and interests. I expected more about the world of binding but it’s very much about the two love interests, which I’m here for!
I went into this book knowing nothing about it or the genre as it was a book club read, but I enjoyed it.
It’s a beautiful love story and a lot darker than I thought, but I would have liked characters to be a little more fleshed out with quirks and interests. I expected more about the world of binding but it’s very much about the two love interests, which I’m here for!
I went into this book knowing nothing about it or the genre as it was a book club read, but I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Rape
ferny_m's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
jlock321's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I don’t know what more to say.