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jb16772's review against another edition
4.0
a nice addition to mr. penumbra's 24hr bookstore. It's short but has the same feel and some great references to mr. penumbra's.
lindapatin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
geozoe's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
fast-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
3.25
ashley_choo's review against another edition
5.0
I chanced upon this slim novella when I was perusing the shelves of my favourite bookstore, and I kid you not, I gasped so loud and hugged it, I was that excited. One of the books I always recommend to my friends is Mr Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore, and finding this unexpected gem just made my day. Admittedly, I read it right there and then, and finished it in about 45 minutes. I would have bought it if I weren't broke and living off my mom's allowance, but it was a quick read, and a fascinating glimpse into the charming bookshop's previous customers and owners.
kismazsola's review against another edition
4.0
Bár előzménykötet, mégsem ajánlatos a Penumbra úr nonstop könyvesboltja előtt elolvasni. Főleg azért, mert szerintem önálló elbeszélésként nem állja meg a helyét igazán. Túl sok a szereplő, furcsa az E/2. számú fejezet benne, és az egész rémesen furcsa, ha nem tudja az ember a hátteret. Ellenben az utózmánykötet (micsoda kis Kazinczy lettem) ismeretében egy nagyon kedves kis kiegészítő. Ugyanúgy van benne némi rejtély/nyomozás, de a legjobb, hogy megismerjük Penumbra úr múltját. Mindemellett találkozunk egy csomó ismerős névvel, ha még nem is mindenki esetében azzal a generációval, akit már megismertünk. Ez a háttértudás és ismerősségérzés pedig pontosan elég ahhoz, hogy egy kedves kis olvasmánnyá tegye ezt a szösszenetet (ami egyelőre nem jelent meg magyarul.)
kellerko's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, quick prequel to the 24-hour bookstore. I enjoyed it!
spinstah's review against another edition
5.0
This was really great - an excellent prequel to Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore, which I highly recommend if you haven't already read it. That said, it wasn't clear to me that it was a novella, and I was very indignant when it ended so soon! I wanted more, but there was none to be had. The ending makes sense and is at a good point, but the world of these two books is so wonderful that I wanted more.
kalagrace's review against another edition
4.0
I think I liked this better than the novel. Fewer made-up locations in a city that is fantastical enough as she stands, and less unnecessary misogyny.