Reviews

La Bibliothèque des rêves secrets by Michiko Aoyama

r_b_c's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

This was maybe not the most engaging read, but enjoyable with a nice gently optimistic tone. Although it seems in every case, the characters were all looking for career changes at the library. In that sense, it was a bit repetitive even though the characters profiles are all quite different they respond quite similarly. 

Still, it is a nice reminder to look sideways and try new things. I understand why there is such affection for the book in the reviews. Thought it was a quietly powerful angle to take, making the book a celebration of community spaces including outside the library door and not just about the power of books (which in this case is delightfully show, not tell).

mweisenfeld's review against another edition

inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

A sweet and thoughtful meditation on life and change and what inspires us

nikey_view's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective

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

3.5

durbinkoby's review against another edition

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

bxttxrswxxt's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.0

lammeyb's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

aderobert's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

mollyxmiller's review against another edition

Kind of boring

amiemarisa's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

anna_amelia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0