Reviews

Mit hjertes bibliotek by Freya Sampson

ellerose21's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ellie_the_bookdragon's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

hngarrett's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

summerpo's review against another edition

3.0

It’s was ok. Felt pretty shallow, most of the characters lacked any real development, and the MFC was just WAY too sheltered? I finished the book, but didn’t really feel like I care about what happened in the end.

jbruno87's review against another edition

2.0

2.5

hannahepp's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

listen_learn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A little too many cuss words for my taste, but the sweet friendships, motley cast of characters, celebration of libraries, and clean romance made this a great light read

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent

applebutter_and_pickles's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia

Minor: Alcoholism and Alcohol

lesya_pohorila's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kmmartin2000's review against another edition

inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I *really* wanted to like this book, but it was so challenging to stay involved. The premise of the story was SUPER cute, and I loved the themes of community. But June, the protagonist, was SO cringey and frustrating- a lot of the miscommunication and awkward in the book felt super unnecessary and avoidable. 

There were a lot of moments where the book felt very preachy about the value of public libraries, which I understand and agree with, but it was to the point where it distracted me from the story. 

The ending was very heartwarming and gave it a feel-good warm-fuzzy vibe, but the overall writing and plot was just not for me.