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Echte liefde vind je in de boekhandel by Veronica Henry, Willeke Lempens

3 reviews

sophmcgraw's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-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

2.75

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waytoomanybooks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.0

If you're looking for a cozy read where everyone gets a happily ever after, then this is the book for you. The stakes within it are low, and everyone gets what they set out for. I love the idea of a bookstore being the heart and soul of a community. The concept alone gives me the warm fuzzies.

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I'm not a fan of the fact that every single main character ends up with another main character; it comes across as forced and unnecessary. I don't like the idea that happy ending = everyone ends up in a hetero marriage. I liked the first 75% of the book a lot more than the last 25%. It's not a bad book; it just has a sloppy, rushed end.
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strawb3rry_tea's review against another edition

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relaxing
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I was absolutely enthralled by Henry's descriptions. It was a moodboard of aesthetics in writing form. I loved all but a few characters, and their growth throughout the book, even if their arcs, to me, got a little repetitive. I also wasn't sure about the POV switches, as they tended to happen in the middle of chapters, and in some places were quite jarring as to who was narrating what.
I also really didn't like what they did with Delphine, it felt very stereotypical, woman is treated as an obstacle to overcome than an actual person. The sort of "bitchy" girlfriend that stands in the way of the protagonist's love interest. I also wasn't in love with Marlowe's and Emilia's relationship either. It felt more like the author wanted Emilia to be in a relationship at the end for no apparent reason other than to have her be with someone. I also wished that June hadn't ended up with Mick, because she went through the motions of acceptance and character growth, and she had such a cool moment with her slamming the door in his face, and then it was thrown away within seconds.</spolier> Other than that, I absolutely loved the book, and even with my few grievances, it is what got me back into reading!
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