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triptisoni's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kmmd's review against another edition
5.0
HEART = MELTED, I wish I could hug Ajax Penumbra. Also, I’m completely biased because I LOVE Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore and Sourdough ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
aprillikesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it held my interest, but at the same time it wasn't long enough for me to become fully engaged. It read more like a teaser to a new book with a very brief history of the bookstore and Mr. Penumbra. It's short – audio is 2 hours.
lornluna's review
3.0
It was nice to get an insight into Mr Penumbra's life before the main story of Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore.
ellie_062's review against another edition
informative
reflective
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? No
4.0
sarasofraz's review against another edition
3.0
It was fun to read the background story to [bc:Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore|13538873|Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore|Robin Sloan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1345089845s/13538873.jpg|6736543]
I enjoyed that book a great deal because of the adventures taking place in bookstores (the best place in the world) and the writing was very easy and light.
This book was the story of Penumbra, and since he was such a mysterious character in the other book it was fun to get to know him a bit more. His story although fun, was not as interesting as the other book, but it was at least something.
I did enjoy reading some more of Robin Sloan though, because he writes in a very pleasing manner with funny stuff. So to sum it up, a good fun book if you´ve read the first book.
I enjoyed that book a great deal because of the adventures taking place in bookstores (the best place in the world) and the writing was very easy and light.
This book was the story of Penumbra, and since he was such a mysterious character in the other book it was fun to get to know him a bit more. His story although fun, was not as interesting as the other book, but it was at least something.
I did enjoy reading some more of Robin Sloan though, because he writes in a very pleasing manner with funny stuff. So to sum it up, a good fun book if you´ve read the first book.
spookysoto's review against another edition
3.0
This is another cute story from Sloan. I recommend to read it after the novel. It has quirky characters and a fun adventure. We learn some of Mr. Penumbra's backstory, and the way he became involve with the 24 hour bookstore.
If you liked Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore surely you'll enjoy this.
If you liked Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore surely you'll enjoy this.
themichellegray's review against another edition
4.0
Reading Mr. Penumbra's manifesto was delightful; he is such a precious scholarly character.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Short story. Audiobook. A nice two hour listen while I was on a three hour drive. It’s 1969 and Ajax is working in a college library in Illinois and is tasked with finding a rare antiquarian book. His research places its last known location in San Francisco. Hippies, BART construction, and a very unique bookstore all figure in a unique and charming biblio-expedition.
sevseverance's review against another edition
4.25
This was a fun novella. I read Mr. Penumbra’s so long ago, but I could still enjoy this story. Listened to the story on the way to see family at a winery while Joy watched Paw Patrol with her headphones. Made for an enjoyable drive. Fast read/listen about uncovering a book from unexpected places.
I think my favorite part was how he describes being matched with his roommate using a fancy new algorithm. They didn’t get it at first, but they both “prioritized books” in packing. And then his roommate went on to be a computer programmer and found the algorithm. And guess what- it was completely random. I’m not sure how Macalester matched me with my roommate, but continues to be a match I am deeply grateful for.
I think my favorite part was how he describes being matched with his roommate using a fancy new algorithm. They didn’t get it at first, but they both “prioritized books” in packing. And then his roommate went on to be a computer programmer and found the algorithm. And guess what- it was completely random. I’m not sure how Macalester matched me with my roommate, but continues to be a match I am deeply grateful for.