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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.
genielle's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
annathesockaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.0
snodingham's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
It was a nice lil preamble to its sister book. I would love a book just on the stories of Penumbra’s colleagues of his original occult books job.
It was a nice lil preamble to its sister book. I would love a book just on the stories of Penumbra’s colleagues of his original occult books job.
siriface's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
alanahcw's review
adventurous
medium-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? No
5.0
I only wish it was longer! I loved joining Mr. Penumbra's origin adventure
heathermb's review against another edition
5.0
Source: Libby audio.
If you have not yet read Penubra’s 24 hour bookstore… go read that right now. SUPER entertaining. This came out as a “backstory” to that book.
A short, super fun story. (the audio book is 2 hours long)
the 5/5 rating is really because you really want to read the 24 hour bookstore book... but, this was entertaining and quick. The narrator is good.
If you have not yet read Penubra’s 24 hour bookstore… go read that right now. SUPER entertaining. This came out as a “backstory” to that book.
A short, super fun story. (the audio book is 2 hours long)
the 5/5 rating is really because you really want to read the 24 hour bookstore book... but, this was entertaining and quick. The narrator is good.
amanova's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of the 24-hour bookstore will enjoy this prequel story; a super quick read with some fun historical stuff.
sydneeleigh's review against another edition
2.0
The writing was different than Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore and the writing was my favorite part of the first book. I appreciate learning more about Penumbra’s start but didn’t feel it was super necessary.
princessfabulous's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
4.0