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A review by ccxo
The Little Cafe in Copenhagen by Julie Caplin
5.0
I found this cute book in a charity shop at the start of summer, how has it taken me this long to finally be in the mood to read it?!
This novel is heart-warming, sweet and funny. If you do not know what Hygge (hoo-ga pronunciation apparently) is then be sure you will learn a lot about Danish life and how Hygge is an important aspect of Denmark’s culture!
Hygge to sum up encourages you to drink tea, eat chocolate, make pastries, cosy up next to a fire with a good book with lots of lamps and light type of lights, and cosy throws.
This novel tells the story of a London based publicist Kate Sinclair, who is career focused and missed out on a promotion due to her at-the-time boyfriend took from under her. In order to prove herself, she is tasked with the assignment of taking five unruly journalists to Denmark to promote the opening of a new store and experience the world of Hygge.
All of the characters are well rounded. Caplin shows us the difficulties the characters are going through even though they put on a front, and a solution with friendship being a big part of it.
The reason this novel lost a star was due to being a bit tiresome with the sight-seeing commentary, the constant historical references making it seem I am reading a travel novel rather than a fictional story. As well as at times I felt like shaking Kate at the beginning of the novel in times with reference to Josh her ex.
However, with that being said, there is plenty of humour and romance to keep the story entertaining. Caplin’s warm and gentle writing style makes it easy for an enjoyable read.
This novel is heart-warming, sweet and funny. If you do not know what Hygge (hoo-ga pronunciation apparently) is then be sure you will learn a lot about Danish life and how Hygge is an important aspect of Denmark’s culture!
Hygge to sum up encourages you to drink tea, eat chocolate, make pastries, cosy up next to a fire with a good book with lots of lamps and light type of lights, and cosy throws.
This novel tells the story of a London based publicist Kate Sinclair, who is career focused and missed out on a promotion due to her at-the-time boyfriend took from under her. In order to prove herself, she is tasked with the assignment of taking five unruly journalists to Denmark to promote the opening of a new store and experience the world of Hygge.
All of the characters are well rounded. Caplin shows us the difficulties the characters are going through even though they put on a front, and a solution with friendship being a big part of it.
The reason this novel lost a star was due to being a bit tiresome with the sight-seeing commentary, the constant historical references making it seem I am reading a travel novel rather than a fictional story. As well as at times I felt like shaking Kate at the beginning of the novel in times with reference to Josh her ex.
However, with that being said, there is plenty of humour and romance to keep the story entertaining. Caplin’s warm and gentle writing style makes it easy for an enjoyable read.