Bookish People by Susan Coll

Bookish People

Susan Coll

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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Description

Sophie Bernstein is losing the will to keep the lights turned on at the celebrated independent bookstore she owns. But she doesn't want to leave. Recently widowed, jittery about current events, and shaken by rereading Anne Frank's diary, she hires...

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Community Reviews Summary of 545 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 72%
funny 63%
reflective 24%
emotional 22%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
adventurous 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 27%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.85

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