The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman

The Bookstore Sisters

Alice Hoffman with Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

1 hour, 6 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism short stories emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

 From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman comes a heartfelt short story about family, independence, and finding your place in the world.Isabel Gibson has all but perfected the art of forgetting. She’s a New Yorker now, with nothing lef...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,082 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
hopeful 56%
reflective 54%
lighthearted 36%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 13%
sad 13%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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