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If my year in reading were a basketball game, this book would be the surprise bench player who never gets much playing time, doesn’t look all that athletic, doesn’t brag in interviews, and then gets tossed on the court after the starters are in foul trouble, and somehow saves the game. I had viewed this book as a “feel good” book (which to me sort of feels like the book version of a light romantic comedy…not bad but not usually top of my list) and wasn’t especially excited – but I can happily sa
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I... liked it. I don't think it quite lived up to the hype of the 4+ star ratings, many so glowing they are positively effervescent. But it was good — and there were several truly great parts.
I think my biggest issue with the book, and why I can't give it 4 stars, was that the characters lacked not depth but development. We simply did not know enough about them. I wanted to feel more, hear more about their day-to-day. (Note: I typically read 400+ page books that are largely character driven, so ...more
I think my biggest issue with the book, and why I can't give it 4 stars, was that the characters lacked not depth but development. We simply did not know enough about them. I wanted to feel more, hear more about their day-to-day. (Note: I typically read 400+ page books that are largely character driven, so ...more
A.J. Fikry owns the only bookstore on Angel Island. He is grieving and depressed after the death of his wife in an auto accident when someone leaves him a gift in his store that changes his life. I loved the characters and the descriptions of books and bookselling. I found some parts near the end of the book really took away from the main story for me so that's why it's not a 5 star read in my case. I still highly recommend the book.
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Such a great story. I wasn't what I expected. (Not really sure what I expected.) But the writing is excellent with literary quotes and tie-ins to books used correctly and liberally. Such as smart tale.
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