pickThis isn‘t a simple “feel good book” as much as we might wish for a bookish escape novel right now.
I should have known as my previous experience of Fitzgerald was biting and incisive character portrayals. In this novella, as beautifully as Fitzgerald paints the bookshop and its eccentric owner, she removes our rose coloured glasses - there is small town villainy afoot.
I love her writing and I must read more of it - this was just a tiny taste.
Tanisha_A Ooh, haven't read the book but watched the movie featuring Emily Mortimer. I liked it a whole lot, and she is a great actress imo. Like you said, it's not just about a person who loves to read, but so many other complications faced in a town which is yet to open itself to the world. 5y
Tanisha_A And think i would love to read Fitzgerald, too. 🙂 5y
JennyM Great review...I very nearly bought this just last night as it was a kindle monthly deal. (edited) 5y
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TrishB Only #99ponkindle today 😁 great review, just bought. 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Nice review 👍 5y
Crazeedi I remember this book as being an ok one for me, her writing is a bit different 5y
Blaire Agree. I‘ve only read one Fitzgerald and when I finished thought - I need to read more - thanks for the reminder. 5y
Centique @Tanisha_A I‘m going to have to find the movie. Emily Mortimer would be perfect! 5y
Centique @TrishB oh good! Hope you enjoy it. There is quite a lot to get angry about though - so make sure you‘re in the mood for that 😘 5y
Centique @JennyM @erzascarletbookgasm thanks 😘 5y
Centique @Crazeedi this one is quite pessimistic. You might prefer this one which is a bit happier![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
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OffshoreCentique @Blaire no problem 😘 I keep getting her mixed up with Penelope Lively who is also very good and a Booker winner #gothepenelopes 5y
Crazeedi @Centique thank you for suggestion 5y