1.98k reviews for:

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

Madeline Martin

4.02 AVERAGE

shannoninnis's review against another edition

4.0

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Enjoyable, light, historical fiction.

javagirl9's review against another edition

5.0

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Very well written book. I couldn’t put it down until it was finished.

rachelhicks's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

mmbakerpaxton's review against another edition

4.0

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Going through a pandemic helped me relate more to the situations these characters faced. Very enjoyable. We all need a happy, heartfelt ending.

ablondereading's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional inspiring medium-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: No

jenn_h's review against another edition

3.75

emotional inspiring medium-paced

thebibliogirl's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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: Complicated

amgram007's review against another edition

5.0

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Delightful, easy read. Enjoyed the historical aspects put forward in a pleasant and simplified style of writing.

ronercat's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

kristin_m_dufresne's review against another edition

5.0

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Read for 2025 PopSugar challenge prompt #4 A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title (Would also fit prompts 24, 28, 32 & 40)

I loved this book. I usually do not like historical fiction but this kept my attention and I could not put it down.