The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor

The Grandest Bookshop in the World

Amelia Mellor

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

304 pages | first published 2020

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Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights for the siblings: voice-ch...
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Summary of 166 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%

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4.0

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