A review by carolineolesky
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

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

2.0

This book was entertaining enough to keep me reading, but was very surface level in its discussion of complex issues. Race, class, and gender were central to the story and yet never discussed in any truly meaningful way.