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A review by words_and_dreams
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was part romance, despite the bittersweet nature there are happy endings, historical fiction, contemporary fiction and a dash of magical realism.
We follow three POVs, two present day and one in the past, Opaline, Martha and Henry. I do think Henry's wasn't necessarily needed as Martha and Opaline are the heart of the story. We follow Martha as she escapes an abusive marriage and starts over as a housekeeper for a strange older woman in a house that is not as it seems. We also follow Opaline in the 20's who runs away to Paris to escape her abusive brother and an arranged marriage becoming a rare book seller. As the book progresses, their stories begin to intertwine and take on new meaning.
A story for book lovers, about strength, hope, love and discovering who we are. The magical elements added a whimsical touch, I just wish there was a little more of it.
It does contain some heavier themes such as abuse.
We follow three POVs, two present day and one in the past, Opaline, Martha and Henry. I do think Henry's wasn't necessarily needed as Martha and Opaline are the heart of the story. We follow Martha as she escapes an abusive marriage and starts over as a housekeeper for a strange older woman in a house that is not as it seems. We also follow Opaline in the 20's who runs away to Paris to escape her abusive brother and an arranged marriage becoming a rare book seller. As the book progresses, their stories begin to intertwine and take on new meaning.
A story for book lovers, about strength, hope, love and discovering who we are. The magical elements added a whimsical touch, I just wish there was a little more of it.
It does contain some heavier themes such as abuse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts