The Lost Art of Letter Writing by Menna van Praag

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Menna van Praag

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism reflective medium-paced
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In a forgotten nook of Cambridge a little shop stands where thousands of sheets of beautiful paper and hundreds of exquisite pens wait for the next person who, with Clara Cohen’s help, will express the love, despair and desire they feel to corresp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

hopeful 58%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 41%
sad 41%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 25%
challenging 8%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.53

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