A Novel Bookstore by Laurence Cossé

A Novel Bookstore

Laurence Cossé with Alison Anderson (Translator)

424 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A Europa classic about love, deceit, Paris, and books Ivan and Francesca decide to open a bookstore devoted solely to good literature and their love of books. Frustrated by the glut of mediocre books printed every month and envisioning a true lit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
reflective 50%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
emotional 18%
relaxing 18%
sad 18%
tense 18%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
dark 6%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.58

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