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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
This book was simply boring. It had all the right settings but the characters were so stereotypical they were boring
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Simply put, this story is a love letter to books and bookshops; it’s warm, cosy, romantic, funny, and exactly what I needed. After reading the first book last year, it was great to come back to the characters and spend more time with them. I love, love, love the dialogue - both adult and child, and I find it hard to imagine anyone not falling for them. My only gripe was the pov hopping in chapters, but I’m even willing to forgive that. I really wish there was another one in the series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Classism
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A little slow to get started, but still enjoyable.
I truly enjoy Colgan’s books. As someone who has visited Scotland many times, I feel like I’m right there again, transported by her great descriptions of Edinburgh. I love the characters - fun and interesting. Predictable but a great holiday read.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
lighthearted
relaxing
What a fun story, with Christmas merriment to end the tale. Carmen's journey with her sister, Sofia and children, Mr. McCredie, owner of the bookshop, Oke, and Rudi were woven together to make it a comforting and joyous tale.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dit boek heb ik ervaren als lekker tussendoortje met een hoog feelgood gehalte. Ik miste wel een stukje diepgang of misschien moet ik het anders verwoorden: de boodschap waar ik in ieder verhaal naar op zoek ben ontbrak een beetje voor mij.
De verhaallijn vond ik jammergenoeg ook erg voorspelbaar. Wat ik wel heel leuk vond waren de twee POV’s waaruit het verhaal werd opgebouwd.
En natuurlijk de sfeer die geschetst wordt! Je waant je tijdens het lezen echt in een gezellig verlicht winkelstraatje, rond Kerstmis 🎄
De verhaallijn vond ik jammergenoeg ook erg voorspelbaar. Wat ik wel heel leuk vond waren de twee POV’s waaruit het verhaal werd opgebouwd.
En natuurlijk de sfeer die geschetst wordt! Je waant je tijdens het lezen echt in een gezellig verlicht winkelstraatje, rond Kerstmis 🎄
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
My first book of the holiday season did not disappoint! Saving a bookstore and finding love, with everybody getting their Christmas wishes. A well-rounded happily ever after ❤️🎄💚
Settle the logs in the fireplace, grab your favorite cuppa, and squiggle into an overstuffed chair. Sweet, light, and fun, with happy endings guaranteed, you're in for a holiday treat. To best enjoy this book, I recommend getting to know the characters and backstory by reading The Christmas Bookshop first.