The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson

The Bookshop of Yesterdays

Amy Meyerson

368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

A woman inherits a beloved bookstore and sets forth on a journey of self-discovery in this poignant debut about family, forgiveness and a love of reading.Miranda Brooks grew up in the stacks of her eccentric uncle Billy's bookstore, solving the in...

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Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 60%
reflective 48%
sad 33%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 27%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 15%
funny 8%
tense 6%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.59

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