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The Little Café in Copenhagen by Julie Caplin, Jules Wake

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shanaisreading's review

4.0

Good book

I enjoyed this book and the well developed characters. There was a little bit of a twist but all ended well I thought.

I started this series as I really want to read the one set in Japan. I decided to read the whole series in order but wasn't expecting much from them.

But by damn, this is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I loved the whole premise and setting of the story. I've never been to Copenhagen, so can't say how true it is to reality, but damn I'm now determined to visit. I loved the characters and the romance. I loved the build up, plot twist and come down.

This was exactly the kind of book I needed to read as a stressful school year started to draw to an end. It was easy, relatively fast paced and immersing.

I can't wait to read the rest if the series!

rebeccat456's review

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3.0

This is probably better than a 3 star in its genre, it’s just not a genre I particularly enjoy.

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5.0

I found this cute book in a charity shop at the start of summer, how has it taken me this long to finally be in the mood to read it?!

This novel is heart-warming, sweet and funny. If you do not know what Hygge (hoo-ga pronunciation apparently) is then be sure you will learn a lot about Danish life and how Hygge is an important aspect of Denmark’s culture!

Hygge to sum up encourages you to drink tea, eat chocolate, make pastries, cosy up next to a fire with a good book with lots of lamps and light type of lights, and cosy throws.

This novel tells the story of a London based publicist Kate Sinclair, who is career focused and missed out on a promotion due to her at-the-time boyfriend took from under her. In order to prove herself, she is tasked with the assignment of taking five unruly journalists to Denmark to promote the opening of a new store and experience the world of Hygge.

All of the characters are well rounded. Caplin shows us the difficulties the characters are going through even though they put on a front, and a solution with friendship being a big part of it.

The reason this novel lost a star was due to being a bit tiresome with the sight-seeing commentary, the constant historical references making it seem I am reading a travel novel rather than a fictional story. As well as at times I felt like shaking Kate at the beginning of the novel in times with reference to Josh her ex.

However, with that being said, there is plenty of humour and romance to keep the story entertaining. Caplin’s warm and gentle writing style makes it easy for an enjoyable read.