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wad3mil3sgarru2's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
kimmykelly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, Alcohol, and Death of parent
el90's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Bullying
analenegrace's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So much of how I give five stars is if it made me cry, and this absolutely did. As someone currently getting a library master's degree, it always makes me so emotional to consider what libraries, especially public libraries offer their patrons. They are so much more than book repositories, they are everything to a community.
I loved the characters in this book deeply and appreciated that the side characters got fleshed out, starting as caricatures of people you might see in a library and becoming important and valuable to the library by the end. I also appreciated that they didn't win but that a solution was found otherwise. Books where people always win against corrupt government make me tired since so rarely do people actually win, so I loved the realism and the earnestness of the characters and the plot.
I loved the characters in this book deeply and appreciated that the side characters got fleshed out, starting as caricatures of people you might see in a library and becoming important and valuable to the library by the end. I also appreciated that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, and Classism
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
swept_up_in_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
As a book lover, I really enjoy novels that are set in libraries and looked forward to The Last Library.
I had so much fun getting to know library assistant June Jones and the visitors of Chalcot Library. Each of the characters were so distinguishable and the varied personalities really brought them to life. I also liked the running theme of grief and the affect it had upon June. I’d read that some found her character a little pathetic, however I loved her transformation.
A quick read with lovely spirit. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
I had so much fun getting to know library assistant June Jones and the visitors of Chalcot Library. Each of the characters were so distinguishable and the varied personalities really brought them to life. I also liked the running theme of grief and the affect it had upon June. I’d read that some found her character a little pathetic, however I loved her transformation.
A quick read with lovely spirit. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Oh, what a group of kindred souls I found in Chalot. I enjoyed my time getting to know the cast and see their love of their library. It really made me appriciate what our libraries do for us and our community. Highly recommend to book and library lovers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism
bookstorian's review against another edition
4.0
The quiet English village of Chalcot is slowly being sold up and developed piece by piece, the next place in danger is the beloved Chalcot Library. June, the librarian assistant, is faced with a moral dilemma, does she join the activist group Friends of Chalcot Library and risk loosing her job or does she sit back and let fate take control? 'The Last Chance Library' is a charming story that explores grief, loneliness and the power of community.
This book was certainly right book, right time for me when nothing else on my shelves seemed to take my fancy. I quickly became immersed in the library world (Librarian fantasy unlocked) and community of Chalcot. I loved the coming together of people from different generations and the intense character development, even if there were some very sad moments.
I did feel that the romance could have been a little more prominent (my library had a romance sticker on the spine, I wouldn't categorise it as such) and the character of Majorie needed to do a lot more to redeem her treatment of June throughout the novel in my opinion.
If you're after something heart warming, enjoyable and uplifting make sure you add this title to your TBR.
This book was certainly right book, right time for me when nothing else on my shelves seemed to take my fancy. I quickly became immersed in the library world (Librarian fantasy unlocked) and community of Chalcot. I loved the coming together of people from different generations and the intense character development, even if there were some very sad moments.
I did feel that the romance could have been a little more prominent (my library had a romance sticker on the spine, I wouldn't categorise it as such) and the character of Majorie needed to do a lot more to redeem her treatment of June throughout the novel in my opinion.
If you're after something heart warming, enjoyable and uplifting make sure you add this title to your TBR.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
amyrandles1's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Grief, and Cancer
Minor: Racism, Mental illness, Police brutality, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
brookesinfinitebooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Alcoholism
nadiaherondale's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Although it has a bit of a slow start, The Last Chance Library becomes a wholesome read about what makes a community, books, personal growth, friendship and love. Everything I wanted for my last read of the year and more. June is a bit of fresh air in the bookworld, it's not often we see a shy heroine who grows, but still remains a bit reserved, there's nothing wrong with being quiet. And every single one of the characters, and their love for the library, are so well written. Freya Sampson really knows how to capture my heart
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent