whovianpnw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
readwithmack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
suehepworth's review against another edition
1.0
Translation from French. Skimmed it in two days. About a girl who loves books, be friends bookkeeper and finds home for books. Boring, a nothing story Times bestseller
joyfleming's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
read_cc_read's review against another edition
2.0
mehhhh.
I bought this book because I loved the title and the synopsis sounded so interesting. There were some awesome life-quotes sprinkled throughout but overall this book missed the mark entirely for me. It was just so BORING.
I do wonder if my short attention span was really due to the dullness of the book or if perhaps some things were lost in its translation from French to English.
I want to learn more about this secret society of book exchangers. Where did the author come up with that? Is it real? How do I join??? I feel like there was an entire plot line missing in regards to who/how/what exactly this system is.
I identified with the main character a lot. She is in her mid 20's, feeling directionless career-wise and down on her luck with romance. I share her passion for reading and the urge to share her favorite books with the world. I think the rest of the characters felt really impersonal, almost like not fully developed.
I loved the book list at the end that contains all of the books referenced throughout the novel, plus a few more that the main character supposedly is taking in her library bus to ride around Europe and distribute them. I recognized a few titles but certainly not all, and I am sorry to say I will not be looking into them because if they are anything like this book I know I will not enjoy them!
I bought this book because I loved the title and the synopsis sounded so interesting. There were some awesome life-quotes sprinkled throughout but overall this book missed the mark entirely for me. It was just so BORING.
I do wonder if my short attention span was really due to the dullness of the book or if perhaps some things were lost in its translation from French to English.
I want to learn more about this secret society of book exchangers. Where did the author come up with that? Is it real? How do I join??? I feel like there was an entire plot line missing in regards to who/how/what exactly this system is.
I identified with the main character a lot. She is in her mid 20's, feeling directionless career-wise and down on her luck with romance. I share her passion for reading and the urge to share her favorite books with the world. I think the rest of the characters felt really impersonal, almost like not fully developed.
I loved the book list at the end that contains all of the books referenced throughout the novel, plus a few more that the main character supposedly is taking in her library bus to ride around Europe and distribute them. I recognized a few titles but certainly not all, and I am sorry to say I will not be looking into them because if they are anything like this book I know I will not enjoy them!
levevvv's review against another edition
2.5
“If she had learned one thing, it was this: with books, there were always surprises.”
Mixed feelings on this book- in some places it felt absolutely magical, and in others it felt really dull. Definitely worth a read because of those beautiful moments, but the lack of plot and boring characters means I can’t really give this more than 3 stars :(
Mixed feelings on this book- in some places it felt absolutely magical, and in others it felt really dull. Definitely worth a read because of those beautiful moments, but the lack of plot and boring characters means I can’t really give this more than 3 stars :(
requiem_lover's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
tasabihali's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
rafap's review against another edition
hopeful
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? Yes
3.0