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meremeth's review
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
4.0
Such a lovely comfort read about finding your place in society. I appreciated that a lot of the book was about the characters finding joy/balance/belonging in their work. I've recently gone through a mid 20s career crisis, so this book felt like an encouraging pat on the shoulder from someone you trust.
The audio book is a mixed bag, some of the narrators are great and some are a little weird.
The audio book is a mixed bag, some of the narrators are great and some are a little weird.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
angiedotthereader's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
anainthecastle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
alimnchld's review
3.75
Would have given it 4 starts, had it not been for the recurrent fatphobia; it was weird and unnecessary, going through the trouble of describing the librarian's overweight body nearly in every POV.
Other than that, the stories are quite heartwarming.
Other than that, the stories are quite heartwarming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
jolineliest's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy
_pickle_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Firstly, the fat-shaming descriptions of the librarian were painful to read and felt rather at odds with the rest of the book, which is an entirely lovely thing that I couldn't wait to read every night. If you can overlook that you'll be delighted by this warm, comforting book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
j9theshort's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
rosalyn's review
I love the concept but I can't stand how the characters have described the librarian's appearance. I thought it would only happen with the first character. After the second one doing the exact same thing, I can't keep reading this. I'm sad. I really liked the idea.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
sjfarrell's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
fabell6's review
While some of its charm reminded me of Before The Coffee Gets Cold, it did not have the found family element and I did not like the fatphobic way the librarian was described. Decided to not push through and read something else instead.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia