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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This had a nice story but felt very rushed at the end. As an avid reader of all WW2 historical fiction, I wanted more out of this one. It felt like the author was trying to do too much, which led to surface-level aspects of the story that felt forced.
Historical novels set in WWII are done of my favs - this was no exception. Nothing twisty or dark with this one, just a really good story with a feel good end - I loved it!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Sentimental historical fiction about London during the Blitz. The story is predictable, but it is a nice introduction to life in London during WW2.
Grace and Viv, two independent leave behind their unfulfilled lives in the country to move to London just before the start of the war. Gradually their lives as a sales clerk at Harrods snd a bookseller at Primrose Bookshop are impacted by the war.
There is bravery, loss, rations, a kitten, plucky girls, dance bands, death, victory gardens and romance.
Books, hope and community take center stage in this feel-good novel.
Grace and Viv, two independent leave behind their unfulfilled lives in the country to move to London just before the start of the war. Gradually their lives as a sales clerk at Harrods snd a bookseller at Primrose Bookshop are impacted by the war.
There is bravery, loss, rations, a kitten, plucky girls, dance bands, death, victory gardens and romance.
Books, hope and community take center stage in this feel-good novel.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An easy and enjoyable read! I liked the way the story progressed, even though there was no really defined plot. It felt more like a story. The historical recounting kept me hooked and I actually learned a little bit, too. The main characters were likeable and cheesy at points. It had a really sweet ending which was absolutely zero surprise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
With so much loss and blow after blow, my heart is so happy how the book ended. I loved this book!
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
I found this quite an interesting book to read. I did feel like the ending was a little flat.
Great story! I loved the bookstore aspect. It made me miss my librarian job and former bookstore job. Great details on the war too.