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A review by peterparker
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I have so many thoughts about this book that it rings back around to struggling to write them all down.
While I could predict one of the plot twists later on in the book there was still another that left me flabbergasted. Also being able to predict plot twists does not make a piece of media bad, it's what that media then does with the twist that makes it good or bad. In this book the conclusions of the twists and turns are written so well and I loved where the story ended.
The major theme of this book that I loved is how male toxicity harms not just women but other men as well. Henry has to deal with an alcoholic dad who will do anything to get money for another drink. Henry's relationship with his father was the point in the book where I went "this is clicking".
The only reason I don't give this five stars is because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed. I would have loved to see certain things fleshed out more but I understand the stuff I was interested in wasn't the basis of the main story.
While I could predict one of the plot twists later on in the book there was still another that left me flabbergasted. Also being able to predict plot twists does not make a piece of media bad, it's what that media then does with the twist that makes it good or bad. In this book the conclusions of the twists and turns are written so well and I loved where the story ended.
The major theme of this book that I loved is how male toxicity harms not just women but other men as well. Henry has to deal with an alcoholic dad who will do anything to get money for another drink. Henry's relationship with his father was the point in the book where I went "this is clicking".
The only reason I don't give this five stars is because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed. I would have loved to see certain things fleshed out more but I understand the stuff I was interested in wasn't the basis of the main story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse