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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I have read A LOT of WWII historical fiction in my time. It’s one of my favorite genres to read. But at this point, it’s rare for something to pull me in so tightly that I barely stop reading until it’s finished. The Last Bookshop of London did just that. Madeline Martin painted such a detailed picture of London during the war that I felt like i was there. Absolutely loved it- the resilience of the British people during the war shone like a character all on its own. Definitely recommend!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc
I fell asleep. And when I woke up, I realized I didn’t care.
A beautiful tribute to books, reading, and bookshops. I loved it.
I so like books about the love of reading. This one ties in my love of historical fiction. I found out the author is usually a historical romance author. In this book, while there is a slight romance, it's not the main focus unless you think about it as the love of reading. It's one that my teen and tween can read. There is loss for the main characters, so it's not a polite, unrealistic WW2 novel. I liked it, a lot.
emotional
reflective
sad
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:
No
Although the plot line was quite predictable (I got everything right except one thing), the details of getting there were a pretty good read. However, the good characters were a little too good; solutions came a little too quickly. And I really dislike "epilogue" type endings that spell out what was obviously the future for the characters.
I chose to read the book because it was presented as WWII novel. There was a good balance of harrowing times and happy times and an awareness that continuing disaster creates numbness. Not emotional dullness, but the adrenalin rush diminishes with time.
I chose to read the book because it was presented as WWII novel. There was a good balance of harrowing times and happy times and an awareness that continuing disaster creates numbness. Not emotional dullness, but the adrenalin rush diminishes with time.
WWII and books what else could you need
This probably classifies as chic lit but it works. The drama of WWII London and a really lovable heroine. No heavy lifting but a great escape.
This probably classifies as chic lit but it works. The drama of WWII London and a really lovable heroine. No heavy lifting but a great escape.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is the best book I have read so far this year and definitely one I will return to. It was so beautifully written and evocative of every emotion I could have imagined. As an American, it was so eye opening to see WWII through the eyes of a Londoner in that time. I couldn’t recommend this enough.