Bookish People by Susan J. Coll

Bookish People

Susan J. Coll

332 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Sophie Bernstein is losing the will to keep the lights turned on at the celebrated independent bookstore she owns. But she doesn't want to leave. Recently widowed, jittery about current events, and shaken by rereading Anne Frank's diary, she hires...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 60%
reflective 24%
emotional 21%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

2.77

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