samchase112's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
4.0
What lovely, heartfelt story of friendship, and a touching glimpse into the lives of mid-20th century lives. I listened to this quick, darling little audiobook while doing a puzzle, and it was the perfect ambiance to get lost in the charming letters between friends. Wishing for the charm and personal touch of letters to become the norm once again <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
xx_wench's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
4.5
this is a great read! easily digestible, incredibly human, and heartwarming yet bittersweet. a book you can finish in one sitting, and yet feel changed afterward.
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Death
savvylit's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
This book is a very wholesome chronicle of a pen pal friendship that lasted 20 years. The way that Helene comes to deeply care for the booksellers, particularly Frank Doel & family, and vice versa is very sweet to experience secondhand.
This short epistolary memoir was the perfect pleasant read during what has turned out to be a sad and chaotic month for me personally.
This short epistolary memoir was the perfect pleasant read during what has turned out to be a sad and chaotic month for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death
c_serpent's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
What a charming little book. Pen pals are the best.
Total score: 5/5 stars
Total score: 5/5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War
mcoleman1250's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
goldenjunegem's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
aklovekorn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
hanaspages's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death
Minor: Racial slurs
laedyred's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
These letters are so charming and funny. I read the book in an afternoon. It's the kind of story you don't have to get too invested in, which I liked as a change of pace. That being said, I found myself weirdly fond of the characters and their care for each other even from across an ocean as strangers. I really enjoyed this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
antoniav's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Police brutality