A review by asourceoffiction
The Little Shop of Happy Ever After by Jenny Colgan
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is such a sweet little book; a love song to books and book lovers. Some of the funniest moments were those which I, as a 'collector' of books, found far too familiar - who doesn't buy a book to cheer themselves up when they're sad or happy, or when it's raining or sunny! And it's lovely to see how much Colgan clearly loves all things literature.
The first two-thirds felt a bit like elaborate scene setting, which I did enjoy but it seemed to just meander gently along. The final section was much more pacy and really grabbed my attention. I really enjoyed some of the imagery, particularly at a midsummer festival, and all the depictions of the beautiful, wild Scottish Highlands. I found it a really easy, light and affectionate read - if you love books then you should definitely pick this up.
The first two-thirds felt a bit like elaborate scene setting, which I did enjoy but it seemed to just meander gently along. The final section was much more pacy and really grabbed my attention. I really enjoyed some of the imagery, particularly at a midsummer festival, and all the depictions of the beautiful, wild Scottish Highlands. I found it a really easy, light and affectionate read - if you love books then you should definitely pick this up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness