The Bookseller's Secret by Michelle Gable

The Bookseller's Secret

Michelle Gable

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1942, London, Nancy Mitford is worried about more than air raids and German spies. Still recovering from a devastating loss, the once sparkling Bright Young Thing is estranged from her husband, her allowance has been cut, and she's given up her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

mysterious 47%
emotional 30%
adventurous 26%
informative 26%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 21%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 13%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.14

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