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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
funny
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
I loved the first 2/3 of this book. I found the story of a recent college grad struggling to find her place in a new job and who she was as a person very relatable. But then the last part of the book seemed rushed and was kind of confusing. I didn't really feel like sold the betrayal from the theft of the culture. Also the revel of the true identity of Mr Marrow felt really odd and forced. This book had great possibility but a one star ending.
A little silly, surprisingly sweet, and very unique. Really enjoyable, casual read.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
This is my third Robin Sloan book in a row - after Mr Penumbra and Moonbound- and I'm feeling a little disappointed that he seems to have written no other full length novels. I want more! I love the worlds he builds and the way he builds them. Moonbound and Sourdough felt slightly better than Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore, but I liked all three, and loved this one's tale in particular. I agree with the reviewers who say the ending was a little flat, but the world building and general atmosphere of the book more than make it up for me. I look forward to rereading both this and Moonbound in years to come.