The Bookstore on the Beach: A Novel by Brenda Novak

The Bookstore on the Beach: A Novel

Brenda Novak

400 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional fast-paced

Description

Autumn takes her kids home for the summer to the charming beachside town where she was raised. She seeks comfort working alongside her mother and aunt at their bookshop, only to learn that her daughter is facing a huge life change and her mother h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
hopeful 70%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 35%
reflective 29%
sad 14%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.66

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