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The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald
4.0

"A good book is the precious life-blood of a master-spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life, and as such it must surely be a necessary commodity."



A quick, entertaining little adventure. This is perfect for fans of stories about bookstores and shops. It's a relaxing tale that's sure to amuse all readers. I haven't seen the movie yet, but the trailer looks promising. Even though the ending seems unremarkable, I think that's what makes it memorable. The entire story is realistic and it perfectly captures the somber and relentless heartache of the real world. Perfect for fans of [a:Harper Lee|1825|Harper Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1188820730p2/1825.jpg], [a:Thomas Hardy|15905|Thomas Hardy|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1429946281p2/15905.jpg] and [a:F. Scott Fitzgerald|3190|F. Scott Fitzgerald|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1517864008p2/3190.jpg].