The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor

The Grandest Bookshop in the World

The Grandest Bookshop in the World #1

Amelia Mellor

7 hours, 26 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole’s Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights for the siblings: voice-ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 66%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 30%
hopeful 22%
funny 20%
tense 20%
dark 18%
challenging 12%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 48% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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