The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher

The Paris Bookseller

Kerri Maher

319 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

The dramatic story of how a humble bookseller fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the 20th century to the world in this new novel from the author of The Girl in White Gloves. When bookish young American Sylv...

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Moods

informative 75%
inspiring 59%
emotional 43%
reflective 39%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
funny 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 27%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.81

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