The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II by Madeline Martin

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

Madeline Martin

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional fast-paced

Description

Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love and the enduring power of literature. August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impe...

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Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 67%
inspiring 59%
sad 43%
reflective 25%
adventurous 23%
tense 22%
informative 16%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

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