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A review by harsha_a
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
4.0
Dear Ms. George,
As I finish this book, I must say that this has been quite an adventure. When I first started this book, I thought it was terribly boring. But as the story progressed, I have to say I ended loving this book. There were a few details in the plot that made me confused, but I pulled through it. For example, I was confused as to how long the actual romance between Jean and Manon lasted.
The characters were all very well-written. From the random ladies Max and Jean meet on the riverbank to Manon to Jean’s parents, everyone was so wonderful I wanted to pluck them out of the book and keep them with me. Jean was a wise old soul, who I wanted to slap in the beginning of the book. Manon is a selfish but at the same time very selfless fairy princess.
Ms. George, I have to say, you are so good at describing things, it makes me want to cry (but I won’t). For example, “Books are more than doctors, of course. Some novels are loving, lifelong companions;some give you a clip around the ear; others are friends who wrap you in warm towels when you've got those autumn blues. And some...well, some are pink candy floss that tingles in your brain for three seconds and leaves a blissful voice. Like a short, torrid love affair.” Were more beautiful words ever said about books? There probably are, but these are the most beautiful I’ve read yet.
From overall atmosphere to the plot to the guide to afflictions and the recipes in the back of the book, here is my rating:
Plot: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Characters: 7/10
Cover: 10/10
Rounded total = 8.5/10
This review, and more, can be seen on my blog, dogeared.
[This book was given to me by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review]
As I finish this book, I must say that this has been quite an adventure. When I first started this book, I thought it was terribly boring. But as the story progressed, I have to say I ended loving this book. There were a few details in the plot that made me confused, but I pulled through it. For example, I was confused as to how long the actual romance between Jean and Manon lasted.
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(Spoiler: Manon was pregnant before she left her home and came to Paris, so their romance only lasted a couple months?? End Spoiler)The characters were all very well-written. From the random ladies Max and Jean meet on the riverbank to Manon to Jean’s parents, everyone was so wonderful I wanted to pluck them out of the book and keep them with me. Jean was a wise old soul, who I wanted to slap in the beginning of the book. Manon is a selfish but at the same time very selfless fairy princess.
Ms. George, I have to say, you are so good at describing things, it makes me want to cry (but I won’t). For example, “Books are more than doctors, of course. Some novels are loving, lifelong companions;some give you a clip around the ear; others are friends who wrap you in warm towels when you've got those autumn blues. And some...well, some are pink candy floss that tingles in your brain for three seconds and leaves a blissful voice. Like a short, torrid love affair.” Were more beautiful words ever said about books? There probably are, but these are the most beautiful I’ve read yet.
From overall atmosphere to the plot to the guide to afflictions and the recipes in the back of the book, here is my rating:
Plot: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Characters: 7/10
Cover: 10/10
Rounded total = 8.5/10
This review, and more, can be seen on my blog, dogeared.
[This book was given to me by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review]