First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen by Charlie Lovett

First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen

Charlie Lovett with Jayne Entwistle (Narrator)

10 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Book lover and Austen enthusiast Sophie Collingwood has recently taken a job at an antiquarian bookshop in London when two different customers request a copy of the same obscure book: the second edition of Little Book of Allegories by Richard Mans...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 47%
emotional 31%
informative 26%
hopeful 21%
tense 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.53

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