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megan_doyle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
julietem08's review against another edition
5.0
"Maya, we are what we love. We are what we love. We aren't the things we collect, acquire, read. We are, for as long as we are here, only love. The things we loved. The people we loved. And these, I think these really do live on."
I cannot describe the rollercoaster of emotions I went through while reading this book. It reminded me why I love to read, and why we read in the first place. Run to go read this book.
I cannot describe the rollercoaster of emotions I went through while reading this book. It reminded me why I love to read, and why we read in the first place. Run to go read this book.
genxreadee's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
a_rose26's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.5
berrit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
pb_and_jamie's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sarzaga's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
nasab's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
"Why it is so much easier to write about the things we dislike/hate/acknowledge to be flawed than the things we love"
I find myself unable to write this review. Where should i start? The books? A.J.'s personality? Maya?
First off, It's a cozy read. It talks about books and life and love with a bit of a mystery running in the background.
I've always romanticized managing your own bookstore, combining that with living on an island is a dream.
Ugh, my brain is broke. I don't know what to say to give this book justice.
The memoir writer is very interesting.
Leon Friedman
"You know everything you need to know about a person from the answer to the question, What is your favorite book?"
"Which book has had the greatest influence on your life?"
I tried to think of an answer to these two questions. I could say The Book Thief since it got me back into reading, and I feel like books affect my life every day. It's also a favorite of mine.
I liked the formal narration style and how, at the beginning of each chapter, we get A.J. POV
To conclude this mess of a review, it was a heartwarming journey, and I liked most of it.
mcfeel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed the characters of this book. There’s a lot of tragedy but somehow you appreciate how they find their way or realize when there’s nothing left but to appreciate the smallest moments
millich's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25