The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman

The Bookstore Sisters

Alice Hoffman with Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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fiction magical realism short stories emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

1 hour, 6 minutes | first published 2022

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Isabel Gibson has all but perfected the art of forgetting. She’s a New Yorker now, with nothing left to tie her to Brinkley’s Island, Maine. Her parents are gone, the family bookstore is all but bankrupt, and her sister, Sophie, will probably neve...
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Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 58%
hopeful 54%
lighthearted 25%
inspiring 23%
sad 15%
relaxing 8%
funny 3%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.61

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