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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I loved this story. Change and love and lost love. I get each one of the characters was so true and real. I would definitely recommend this book for a light read.
What makes this book great are the descriptions of music throughout, and the recommendations of songs to listen to. The writing is formulaic and the characters do stupid things, but if you stop each time the main character describes a piece of music, find it on line, and listen to it intently, you will probably find yourself crying as I did at the beauty and understanding that comes to you through the music.
Delightful, charming, heartbreaking, just a few words to describe this lovely book. I admit I didn't enjoy the flashbacks/Frank's story with his "mother" as much as I enjoyed the story of his life with his record store and his motley crew on Unity Street, but still a wonderful book. Ilse and Frank's story is quite poignant.
fast-paced
A quick easy read. It was nice fluff after some of the books I've been reading recently. I enjoyed the premise of the story, and learning stories about various artists was enjoyable. I definitely wouldn't say this is Earth shattering or anything but a solid enjoyable book, if you like a slow burn romance, character growth was well done.
A quirky story with disparate characters coming together in a community that is struggling to survive against all the odds. The main character, Frank, owns a music shop on this run down back street and will only sell vinyl. He has a gift of knowing what music someone needs, disregarding what they like or think they want to listen to. Music as therapy.
Reminded me too much of the themes in The Little Paris Bookshop, albeit this was set in a quirky bookshop on a boat on the Seine. Spoilt it a bit for me given the similarities in themes and characters.
Reminded me too much of the themes in The Little Paris Bookshop, albeit this was set in a quirky bookshop on a boat on the Seine. Spoilt it a bit for me given the similarities in themes and characters.
This wasn't my usual type of read, but I surprisingly enjoyed it. I have been having trouble focusing on books since the pandemic hit, and this cozy story of a record shop in late 1980s London really pulled me in. While the story is improbable and tidy, and the characters are over-the-top quirky, they collectively create an endearing atmosphere. This is basically an elevated Hallmark movie in book form, but it will likely put a smile on your face and make you want to close your eyes, lay on the floor, and turn up your favorite album.
Sentimental, predictable and twee, but of a quality that you don't hate yourself for enjoying it.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
I wasn't really sure about this, and it went into a few places I did no expect at all, but it made me want to listen to all the music that is referenced in this novel. It's very sweet.