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annab34's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars, definitely something different for me to pick up and it was good but not quite my style.
dream_write_read's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 Stars
The atmosphere was so beautiful and the writing for some my be over the top, but I think it really matched the tone of the book. Considering a majority of this are letters back and forth it did a really good job showing the character through that aspect.
This just didn’t end up going the way I thought it was going to. The concept had me hooked and for the first half I was invested. However, it started to just feel dragged out. I just didn’t feel the emotional punch I think the author was going for by the end. I think this book could be some peoples favorite, sadly, it was just lacking something for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this.
The atmosphere was so beautiful and the writing for some my be over the top, but I think it really matched the tone of the book. Considering a majority of this are letters back and forth it did a really good job showing the character through that aspect.
This just didn’t end up going the way I thought it was going to. The concept had me hooked and for the first half I was invested. However, it started to just feel dragged out. I just didn’t feel the emotional punch I think the author was going for by the end. I think this book could be some peoples favorite, sadly, it was just lacking something for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this.
pepevm33's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
southernbellebooks's review against another edition
4.0
The narration of this book is the best thing ever. I couldn't love this narration more if I tried. I'm not sure the book was entirely my speed as far as content went but the narrators made it so much more interesting to listen to.
bookswithonno's review against another edition
This book has an epistolary form which made it a very quick read. Strangers exchange letters with each other because they all have one thing in common: they all read the same manuscript and it impacted their lives. Through the letters, the characters try to unravel the manuscript's journey and gradually a friendship grows between the character's because of the bond they share.
I find this one hard to review because I enjoyed the read and thought it was a very unique one too, but still, I felt a bit disappointed by the story. I think I would've liked extra chapters in between the letters that gave the reader pieces of the manuscript to read. The reader is kept on the surface about the content of the manuscript and because of that, I didn't really believe that the manuscript could have life-altering results for so many readers. This also made it harder for me to connect to the characters because their biggest obsession and most frequent discussion point in their letters is this life-altering manuscript. I think I expected more from the novel in that way and that's why I was left a bit disappointed. I'm still glad I read this book because it certainly has a unique concept and I really liked the format in which it was written.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
I find this one hard to review because I enjoyed the read and thought it was a very unique one too, but still, I felt a bit disappointed by the story. I think I would've liked extra chapters in between the letters that gave the reader pieces of the manuscript to read. The reader is kept on the surface about the content of the manuscript and because of that, I didn't really believe that the manuscript could have life-altering results for so many readers. This also made it harder for me to connect to the characters because their biggest obsession and most frequent discussion point in their letters is this life-altering manuscript. I think I expected more from the novel in that way and that's why I was left a bit disappointed. I'm still glad I read this book because it certainly has a unique concept and I really liked the format in which it was written.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
bookswithonno's review against another edition
3.0
This book has an epistolary form which made it a very quick read. Strangers exchange letters with each other because they all have one thing in common: they all read the same manuscript and it impacted their lives. Through the letters, the characters try to unravel the manuscript's journey and gradually a friendship grows between the character's because of the bond they share.
I find this one hard to review because I enjoyed the read and thought it was a very unique one too, but still, I felt a bit disappointed by the story. I think I would've liked extra chapters in between the letters that gave the reader pieces of the manuscript to read. The reader is kept on the surface about the content of the manuscript and because of that, I didn't really believe that the manuscript could have life-altering results for so many readers. This also made it harder for me to connect to the characters because their biggest obsession and most frequent discussion point in their letters is this life-altering manuscript. I think I expected more from the novel in that way and that's why I was left a bit disappointed. I'm still glad I read this book because it certainly has a unique concept and I really liked the format in which it was written.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
I find this one hard to review because I enjoyed the read and thought it was a very unique one too, but still, I felt a bit disappointed by the story. I think I would've liked extra chapters in between the letters that gave the reader pieces of the manuscript to read. The reader is kept on the surface about the content of the manuscript and because of that, I didn't really believe that the manuscript could have life-altering results for so many readers. This also made it harder for me to connect to the characters because their biggest obsession and most frequent discussion point in their letters is this life-altering manuscript. I think I expected more from the novel in that way and that's why I was left a bit disappointed. I'm still glad I read this book because it certainly has a unique concept and I really liked the format in which it was written.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
thebookishpersuasion's review against another edition
4.0
The Lost Manuscript is a charming tribute to the power of a good story and the effect it can have on anyone who encounters it. This book is epistolary and tells the story of a manuscript that passes from hand to hand until Anne-Lise Briard discovers it and decides to trace its past to find the author of the manuscript--and the second author who wrote the ending of the book! As she encounters the various hands that have held this lost manuscript over the last thirty years, she discovers the impact it has had on all of its readers. She gets to know Sylvestre, the original author, and many other unique souls as she traces its roots until she finds the person who ended the novel--and perhaps a happy ending for its original author as well!
This book is a gorgeous tribute to the power of a story. Anyone who loves to read will be completely enchanted by this story. The writing is gorgeous and poetic and I wanted to highlight every other line for its profound impact on me. The only downsides to this story were my own lack of knowledge of France and western Europe that made me miss some of the reference. I would have also liked to see more character development in Anne-Lise as she really seems to be more like the narrator than an actual character. Overall, however, this book was a book lover's dream and I absolutely loved it!
This book is a gorgeous tribute to the power of a story. Anyone who loves to read will be completely enchanted by this story. The writing is gorgeous and poetic and I wanted to highlight every other line for its profound impact on me. The only downsides to this story were my own lack of knowledge of France and western Europe that made me miss some of the reference. I would have also liked to see more character development in Anne-Lise as she really seems to be more like the narrator than an actual character. Overall, however, this book was a book lover's dream and I absolutely loved it!
jessiiiru's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jeneskra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5