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The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

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aligra77's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book! Odile is a teenager living in Paris in 1939. She lands the job of her dreams in the American Library, but when war arrives the library struggles to stay open. As an act of resistance Odile and her librarian friends take books to their devoted Jewish readers who are not allowed to visit the the library. The people at the library become family to Odile and there are some wonderful character storylines throughout this book.

Fast forward forty years, Lily lives in Montana in the 1980’s and is a neighbour to an older reclusive Odile who mentors Lily, teaching her French. A strong bond develops between the two women which encourages Odile to re-engage with life. What led Odie to leave Paris and live a reclusive life in America? You’ll need to read this book to find out!

This is a wonderful book based on a true story. The writer has researched her subject well and has written a gripping novel. I received a free copy of this book, a favourable review was not required and all opinions expressed here are my own.

sensitivemuse's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

red_rocksie_reads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

lenaryn's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

melinda_and_her_books's review against another edition

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3.0

Thank you Netgalley and LibroFM for my gifted copies. Unfortunately I didn't really care for this book. I found myself bored and ready for the book to just be over already. It was a little boring to me. With maybe a few interesting parts here and there.