The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor

The Grandest Bookshop in the World

Amelia Mellor

277 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous emotional 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 isthe grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights forthe siblings: voice-chan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 66%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 30%
hopeful 27%
funny 22%
tense 13%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.99

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