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The Library of Lost and Found / Phaedra Patrick - 3***
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Nice review! It sounds interesting and fun read! I'm glad you like reading this book:) I'm going to try to read this one:D Thanks for the review:D
The Library of Lost and Found – Phaedra Patrick
Digital audio performed by Imogen Church
3***
Martha Storm volunteers at the local library and would love to have a permanent paid position there. She has a degree in English literature and has applied several times, but the man in charge prefers “younger apprentices.” She’s clearly unappreciated, but soldiers on. And then one day a book of fairy tales is left for her, and she discovers that it is dedicated to HER by her late grandmother. As she tries to puzzle out where the book came from and how it came to be in her possession, she uncovers family secrets.
Patrick writes quirky characters with hidden secrets very well. These are nearly broken people who keep their heads down and try to exist without much support or joy in their lives. And yet …
My heart broke for Martha … especially for the Martha who was a child clearly on the outs with her parents and sister. When she finally uncovers the full truth behind the book of fairy tales, and her life, she gains a new sense of herself and the possibilities she’s longed for are finally in her reach.
This is the second book by Patrick that I’ve read. Both were heart-warming and enjoyable.
Imogen Church does a find job of voicing the audiobook. She sets a good pace and has clear diction that is easily understood even when listening at increased speed.
LINK to my review