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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I very much enjoyed the story of moving and starting again - would have loved there to be more details on the book van business.
The romance was a bit cringe though: I didn’t like that the men were big and strong and hairy, and the main character was small and thin. There are other ways to make characters more interesting and have chemistry.
Overall, the plot was a bit predictable. It was also quite strange reading about Scotland from an outsider’s perspective.
The romance was a bit cringe though: I didn’t like that the men were big and strong and hairy, and the main character was small and thin. There are other ways to make characters more interesting and have chemistry.
Overall, the plot was a bit predictable. It was also quite strange reading about Scotland from an outsider’s perspective.
I enjoyed it very much at first, even though it’s just a little bit cheesy. But I started to get really annoyed with Nina (and other characters) at the second half of the book. I could’ve overlooked one or two issues, but there were too many and I couldn’t enjoy the book anymore.
I also really didn’t like the way she handled that whole thing with the two siblings and their sick mother. That whole scene with Ainslee being unhappy about Nina getting involved, and then all of a sudden being okay with it didn’t ring true to me. And her sick mother’s interactions with Nina also felt weird and unrealistic.
And there was the part where Lennox had a sick animal he was rushing to get to the vet, but then he came back to drive Nina home first, I was in disbelief.
Spoiler
I really didn’t like that she was so forgiving towards Marek after finding out he had a romantic partner who’s the mother of his child. I also don’t like that Marek is somehow still portrayed as a sympathetic character. Nina can be naive, but I think this is a little over-the-top. The fact that she continued talking to him even after that, I just don’t like it.I also really didn’t like the way she handled that whole thing with the two siblings and their sick mother. That whole scene with Ainslee being unhappy about Nina getting involved, and then all of a sudden being okay with it didn’t ring true to me. And her sick mother’s interactions with Nina also felt weird and unrealistic.
And there was the part where Lennox had a sick animal he was rushing to get to the vet, but then he came back to drive Nina home first, I was in disbelief.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Soft and marshmallow-y. A great pallette cleanser. Cute and realistic communication between characters.
Sweet.
Another traveling book shop! I really need to visit one of these!
Another traveling book shop! I really need to visit one of these!
I'm planning a trip to Scotland and picked this book up in hopes it would compliment the mood/mindset. As part of a series, I wanted to check out the first installment to see if I'd want to take the second book on my trip with me. Jenny Colgan is a popular author, so I was optimistic even tho Colgan's brand of fiction isn't my typical choice. Unfortunately, this book was pretty flat in every way. Predictable, uncreative, and unoriginal. It started out well enough, but then definitely felt rushed and undeveloped as the story went on. It wasn't BAD, but not necessarily enjoyable. I appreciate a bit more personality in the writing and not to feel like the author is working from a pre-existing template. There were some parts that felt very cheesy/hallmark and quite honestly, I found the characters all pretty unlikable. I likely won't pick up any more books from this author, as this style isn't for me, but it was worth a try and will certainly entertain other readers. Also on a scenic note, not nearly enough Scotland in the book...except for the same, repetitive description of views and atmosphere.
I think this was okay, not exactly my style. Overall, I was into the concept, but the main character fell a bit flat. Somewhere between times of relating to her and times of rolling my eyes and sighing. There's been a few books this year I've read where the side characters come across so much better. However, I know I'm late to these.
Took me to about 1/3 to 1/2 to want to actively listen despite enjoying the narrator. At some point there's a line about looking for books that are modern, but with more traditional values that made me go "OHHHHHH that's almost exactly what this is. Got it, that's what we're doing". It's wholesome. Definitely feel the book love throughout.
The romance is supposed to be steamy, but it's a few steps back from boiling for me, which is what it is. Solid, and for plenty of people out there, just not so much me.
Took me to about 1/3 to 1/2 to want to actively listen despite enjoying the narrator. At some point there's a line about looking for books that are modern, but with more traditional values that made me go "OHHHHHH that's almost exactly what this is. Got it, that's what we're doing". It's wholesome. Definitely feel the book love throughout.
The romance is supposed to be steamy, but it's a few steps back from boiling for me, which is what it is. Solid, and for plenty of people out there, just not so much me.
Another great book by Jenny Colgan. I love how she describes Scotland's beauty and people. A cute story of a woman at a crossroads in life and decides to follow her heart.
I loved this book so much. I had never heard of Jenny Colgan before seeing this e-galley on offer but I knew I would like her writing after reading the introductory tips on good places to read. They were helpful and funny, and included a recommendation for reading your e-books in the bath by using your nose to turn pages. (I prefer a ziploc, but points to her for creativity).
Back to the book! The Bookshop on the Corner is a charming, sweet, fun read. I loved Nina, I loved Lennox, I loved the setting, I love Parsley, I loved the subplot with Ainslee, etc, etc. This was just such a pleasant, fun, sweet read and I loved every minute of it. I had been in a reading slump lately and this snapped me out of it.
As a librarian, the idea of getting a van and setting off to Scotland to sell books was a very fun concept, but I think this title will appeal to book lovers of all occupations.
Back to the book! The Bookshop on the Corner is a charming, sweet, fun read. I loved Nina, I loved Lennox, I loved the setting, I love Parsley, I loved the subplot with Ainslee, etc, etc. This was just such a pleasant, fun, sweet read and I loved every minute of it. I had been in a reading slump lately and this snapped me out of it.
As a librarian, the idea of getting a van and setting off to Scotland to sell books was a very fun concept, but I think this title will appeal to book lovers of all occupations.
Story about a girl who loves books. Started out really good then felt like author got lazy and just wrapped it up with the typical romance happy ever after.
Audiobook- fantastic accents, a great listen!!
Audiobook- fantastic accents, a great listen!!
I love books about library, librarians and . . . books! This was a simple read about a simpler time. The backdrop of Scotland had me dreaming of a vacation to a quant bookstore where I could come in contact with the characters of this novel. A feel good, sweet story.