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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
Initially it was the cover that caught my attention, but after reading the synopsis of this book, I really wanted to read it. Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to be uplifted at the moment. Thank you to @TransworldBooks and Helen Paris for this advanced copy of Lost Property in return for an honest review. Lost Property is due to be published on 13th May 2021 and you can get a copy here.
Description
Description
Thank you Pigeonhole for the book! A nice read with a lot of feelings and dealing with them.
First off, if you don't read past the first line, READ THIS HEAVENLY, SUBLIME and UTTERLY GORGEOUS book!!!!!
Worth at least TWENTY stars
Worth at least TWENTY stars
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
The underlying themes of ‘Lost Property’ of loss and hope are well explored. However the plot is slow to pick up, and you have to get through a lot of lost property stories before anything meaningful happens.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Dementia, Death of parent
Sometimes you read the description of the book and you’re just like “Hmm, this sounds interesting” and then you are absolutely floored by it. This is one of those books, and I find myself still thinking about it.
Dot Watson works in at Transport for London Lost Property and takes her job extremely seriously. She knows that what may be a trivial item to some, can mean the world to others. The way she treats strangers lost item with such care and love pulls at my heartstrings.
There are themes of loss and grief woven all through this book and the author illustrates this beautifully. I resonated with this book so much as I place a lot of sentimental value on items that have belonged to loved ones (I’m currently staring at a black cat ornament that was my Nana’s along with her thesaurus that I will treasure always). This book brings me nostalgia and comfort. I find I don’t ever cry at books but this hit me so hard in the feels, I must admit I did shed a tear.
I’ve seen reviews that compare this book to Eleanor Oliphant- I can’t really comment as I read that four years ago and probably should re-read as I am seeing this comparison a lot lately- but really, this book needs to be held in high regard on it’s own merit. Yes, we have a slightly quirkier than average female protagonist but I can assure you, Dot Watson can hold her own. She is meticulous, straightforward and has such a poetic way with words. She has so much she has to face head on, and I feel a lot of others would resonate with her too. Some may see her as ‘odd’ or ‘antisocial’ or ‘weird’. But I adored her, and I never want to see her change her ways.
Also, there are scenes referencing travel in this book that made want to pack my bags and jump straight on the next Eurostar to Paris. My brother was there as I was reading this, and I felt a pang of envy every time he uploaded a photo! I will be watching those tickets
Dot Watson works in at Transport for London Lost Property and takes her job extremely seriously. She knows that what may be a trivial item to some, can mean the world to others. The way she treats strangers lost item with such care and love pulls at my heartstrings.
There are themes of loss and grief woven all through this book and the author illustrates this beautifully. I resonated with this book so much as I place a lot of sentimental value on items that have belonged to loved ones (I’m currently staring at a black cat ornament that was my Nana’s along with her thesaurus that I will treasure always). This book brings me nostalgia and comfort. I find I don’t ever cry at books but this hit me so hard in the feels, I must admit I did shed a tear.
I’ve seen reviews that compare this book to Eleanor Oliphant- I can’t really comment as I read that four years ago and probably should re-read as I am seeing this comparison a lot lately- but really, this book needs to be held in high regard on it’s own merit. Yes, we have a slightly quirkier than average female protagonist but I can assure you, Dot Watson can hold her own. She is meticulous, straightforward and has such a poetic way with words. She has so much she has to face head on, and I feel a lot of others would resonate with her too. Some may see her as ‘odd’ or ‘antisocial’ or ‘weird’. But I adored her, and I never want to see her change her ways.
Also, there are scenes referencing travel in this book that made want to pack my bags and jump straight on the next Eurostar to Paris. My brother was there as I was reading this, and I felt a pang of envy every time he uploaded a photo! I will be watching those tickets
As a young woman Dot Watson had a bright and exciting future ahead of her, living in Paris, in love and with plans to travel the world. After a family tragedy she loses her way, and before she realises 12 years have passed. She works at the London Transport Lost Property office, visits her mum in a care home and avoiding her sister's phone calls. When a customer arrives looking for a lost holdall Dot connects with him in a surprising way, and is determined to find his missing items.
There was a few things I really liked about this book, and a few things that I wasn't such a big fan of. All in all it came together for a 3
There was a few things I really liked about this book, and a few things that I wasn't such a big fan of. All in all it came together for a 3