pickI read this for a library book club. I got it from a generous Litten awhile back. I was wary going into it because the Goodreads rating is only 3.51⭐️. I read 6 chapters yesterday and was underwhelmed. I decided to make myself read 3 chapters today and by that time, I was hooked! I had to finish it today. I love anything to do with France and the idea of a floating bookshop is so fun! I especially loved it once they took off on their little ⬇️
JenlovesJT47 Boat voyage. There were a couple of places that made me burst into loud laughter, and a few more that made me tear up. My only complaint is that it‘s a bit too long. 50-60 pages could have been shaved off and it would have been much better. The ending is satisfying. Overall, 4⭐️ Recommended! #France #Paris #Francophile #bibliophile 3y
jdiehr I read this once and didn't like it. I re-read it later for book club and loved it. What is it that makes this book such a rough start?? 3y
DivineDiana I love all the supplemental book remedies at the end! 💗 3y
JenlovesJT47 @jdiehr I think part of the problem is that it‘s translated from French so the sentences don‘t always flow normally, at least imo as an American. But it really picked up once he hung out with the neighbor and read the letter. I loved the middle third of this book. The conclusion was a little too long but I was prepared to hate this and was very pleasantly surprised! 3y
JenlovesJT47 @DivineDiana yes! I plan on taking screenshots of all of it (I was also reading a copy from the digital library) before my loan expires. Might try a few of the recipes, too. 🤗 3y
