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A review by katykelly
The Library of Unrequited Love by Sophie Divry
4.0
I don't think I've ever read an entire book that consists only of stream-of-consciousness speech of one character.
It's a great idea, especially as in this book it's a library assistant/librarian - my own role.
A librarian discovers a man who's been locked in her library basement all night and talks to him. About herself, her secret crush on a researcher, her thoughts on life, the Dewey Decimal system. As you do. It's very funny at times as well as educational!
The style is quite refreshing, though lack of paragraphs makes it hard to find places to pause. But as its only 92 pages that's hardly a problem.
It's a French translation and very nicely done. But for the references to French culture you may not think its set lord side of your own country.
I hope other library staff read this but also a wider readership - it's quite enlightening on the library system in places.
It's a great idea, especially as in this book it's a library assistant/librarian - my own role.
A librarian discovers a man who's been locked in her library basement all night and talks to him. About herself, her secret crush on a researcher, her thoughts on life, the Dewey Decimal system. As you do. It's very funny at times as well as educational!
The style is quite refreshing, though lack of paragraphs makes it hard to find places to pause. But as its only 92 pages that's hardly a problem.
It's a French translation and very nicely done. But for the references to French culture you may not think its set lord side of your own country.
I hope other library staff read this but also a wider readership - it's quite enlightening on the library system in places.