A review by shelleys_book_nook
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

When this title became available on NetGalley I couldn’t say no, a book about books is for me! This is part romance, part historical fiction and part epistolary novel. The story had me intrigued right from the start, a woman who can feel a book owner’s feelings from touching the cover? A book with a mystery inside? Sign me up…take my money!

I loved the unique format of the book, told via two books and in two different historical timelines. So refreshing! I appreciated the delicate way the author handled the anti-Semitism in the story, while still being true to history Davis remained sensitive. The two separate stories were woven together seamlessly holding this reader in rapt attention while reading both. As sad as this book was I loved every page of it. I can’t believe this is my first book by Barbara Davis, it certainly won’t be my last. All. The. Stars.