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The Bookbinder
by Pip Williams
I adore historical fiction, it was my first favorite genre. I liked the concept of this story, but at times it felt tedious. It was a 13.5 hour long audiobook and I didn't feel like the story needed that much time considering how little actually happened.
The Bookbinder is set in Oxford, England 1914, WWI. Twin sisters Peggy and Maude work at the Oxford University Press cutting, folding, sewing, etc. Peggy has always dreamed of more, a higher education. Unfortunately, when her mother died she felt obligated to stay and take care of Maude, who is 'challenged'. Soon war refugees from Belgium start arriving and Peggy volunteers to read to wounded soldiers. She soon falls in love with one. But nothing happens. The plot was a bit lack luster to me.
The story is told from Peggy's POV but I had a hard time connecting with her. I didn't dislike her, I felt more indifference towards her. I personally was hoping for more growth and change. The story told a good message and the details about book binding and life at that time was interesting. However, overall the story was ok.
The Bookbinder is set in Oxford, England 1914, WWI. Twin sisters Peggy and Maude work at the Oxford University Press cutting, folding, sewing, etc. Peggy has always dreamed of more, a higher education. Unfortunately, when her mother died she felt obligated to stay and take care of Maude, who is 'challenged'. Soon war refugees from Belgium start arriving and Peggy volunteers to read to wounded soldiers. She soon falls in love with one. But nothing happens. The plot was a bit lack luster to me.
The story is told from Peggy's POV but I had a hard time connecting with her. I didn't dislike her, I felt more indifference towards her. I personally was hoping for more growth and change. The story told a good message and the details about book binding and life at that time was interesting. However, overall the story was ok.