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A review by woahshereads
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The premise of this one sounded really fun and heartwarming and although it had some really good moments it just fell flat for me. I was fully expecting to be immersed in the characters and their background but instead you get surface level introductions and the magical realism component felt too simple. This felt like a Debut Novel from someone who has GREAT ideas but just can't follow through on the writing piece.
I don't mind different POV chapters in books but Opaline and Martha were too similar, I often kept getting them confused and mistaking their chapter for one another. The dialog and writing of the characters also felt nonsensical in that they were felt so young and naive and their actions didn't make sense for their supposed age.
The "plot twist" you saw coming from MILES (no, not just one. Many many many many miles) away. It wasn't surprising in the least and because of that I am missing what makes their lives "extraordinary".
It takes a lot of for me to not recommend a book so please give this one a shot if it seems more your speed!!!
I don't mind different POV chapters in books but Opaline and Martha were too similar, I often kept getting them confused and mistaking their chapter for one another. The dialog and writing of the characters also felt nonsensical in that they were felt so young and naive and their actions didn't make sense for their supposed age.
The "plot twist" you saw coming from MILES (no, not just one. Many many many many miles) away. It wasn't surprising in the least and because of that I am missing what makes their lives "extraordinary".
It takes a lot of for me to not recommend a book so please give this one a shot if it seems more your speed!!!