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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

Abbi Waxman

3.78 AVERAGE

catwalker's review against another edition

4.0

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Just a good fun read about Nina Hill, an introvert who likes a plan, her very limited social life, reading and working at a bookstore.
The discovery of a family she never knew or wanted and the attention of the incredibly handsome Tom throws her life into a tailspin.
What does she want more....a plan or the unpredictable nature of life?

aubrieapps's review

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

lunalove48's review

4.25

fast-paced

jellybey's review against another edition

2.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

murbef's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

pamdevlin's review against another edition

2.0

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Ugghh, sooo corny and cliched. This is a light, romantic comedy that reads like a Lifetime movie, complete with cheesy dialogue and Hollywood ending. Lots of grinning, frowning and people "appearing suddenly." I just finished with a groan and eyeroll.

I give it two stars for some of the humor and descriptive writing, and it was a pleasant enough distraction during this anxious time of COVID-19 Quarantine. But now I'm ready for something a little more literary...and I don't mean constant references to books and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves!

bgrilley's review

3.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This started out fun and light but Nina's boring book life and strict planner made her a boring and frustrating read. 

mfernandar95's review against another edition

4.5

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

prairiemonique's review against another edition

4.25

funny lighthearted fast-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: Yes

im_laura_by_the_way's review

3.0

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3.5 stars - cute book but a bit formulaic for my taste. Good for a quick, light read but nothing earth shattering.