The Printed Letter
Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Madeline Cullen has inherited a bookshop from her estranged aunt. As an ambitious corporate lawyer, she is
dismayed when she fails to make partner and she subsequently quits her
job. Through running and rescuing the
floundering bookshop, she discovers what she has never known about her aunt and
her aunt’s life. She also discovers the
life-altering power of literature, friendship and love.
This book was satisfying on a number of levels. The characters were complex and
well-drawn. They experienced growth over
the course of the story. The plot
contained some surprises. The writing
was clean and vivid. The themes of forgiveness,
loyalty, and love were threaded throughout the book, demonstrating the power of
literature to help change a life.
I really enjoyed this book.
My only criticism was that the changing point of view was sometimes hard
for me to follow. But I recommend this
book, especially for lovers of literature.
The book list at the end was an added bonus! I received a free copy from the publisher for
this, my honest review.
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