Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

1 review

rhayrhay's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

In its genre, I think it's doing some very refreshing things. I think I fell in love with the food and Scotland more than with the main characters, though. It's a romance book that reflects in its own genre, without becoming satire or making fun of romance readers. Nicely done. Would read again when I feel like I need a break.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness and Terminal illness

There's a brief storyline of a couple kids who are showing signs of neglect. It gets resolved happily, but if that's a trigger and you're unsure, here's a summary of the storyline:

their mum has MS that has rapidly devolved, her oldest was trying to take care of the household and family but it became too much, the kids are dressed poorly for the cold and and the youngest is always dirty, the MC notices, calls social services, they get some permanent help in, and the whole village eventually helps to repair and clean the house, later we see the kids happy and going to school