Reviews

The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn

sammys_shelves's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful, moving and funny. This one filled me with joy and sadness at the same time. I loved Carl and Schascha, their dynamic was wonderful. I read someone's review that said that they didn't think a certain topic was necessary, and whilst I understood what they meant to a degree, I also disagree. It was important to show how hard it can be to act under those circumstances but equally how important it is to try. It may just make a difference. 

A beautiful book that I devoured in a day.

wathykite's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

daphne_k's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense 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

mandi26's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

rhythmically's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

kristinistic's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

charlmax's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

bookshelves_by_kezia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sucharita's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

yvejr's review

funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I finished the Door to Door Bookstore in under 3 days! What a charming and cozy read about an older book seller, a vivacious little girl, and how the local community uniting around books. 

It reminded me of the Cat Who Saved Books meets T J Klune, and a Man Called Ove but happier, easier, and more charming. Great plot, comfortable medium-fast pace, and wonderful characters.