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swtmarie's review against another edition
3.0
I was recommended this book by a volunteer at the library that I work at. He wanted to know if I was surprised that the building was left standing rather than demolished and I believe there was a good reason they left it intact. It was one of the original Carnegie libraries so I would definitely keep it, maintain it and repurpose it for something else. But that's just common sense and this book wasn't like that at all. It added a touch of magic throughout the story and the library itself was magical, which left many things unexplained but it's okay because they weren't that important.
I thought that patron sure paid a hefty price for an extremely overdue book and it was a bit disconcerting that they would give up their child to repay their late fine. The story was kind of meh, especially towards the end, but it was an interesting idea of a secret league of librarians with special capabilities, such as the shrinking Children's Librarian .
I thought that patron sure paid a hefty price for an extremely overdue book and it was a bit disconcerting that they would give up their child to repay their late fine. The story was kind of meh, especially towards the end, but it was an interesting idea of a secret league of librarians with special capabilities, such as the shrinking Children's Librarian .
mirable's review against another edition
5.0
As a librarian, I love everything about this. The language, the story, the characters, all are stellar.
pkadams's review against another edition
4.0
Adorable story about seven librarians raising a baby in where else but in a library.
tabithar's review
4.0
This YA story (novella? short story?) was really interesting. Its a quick read and based on reading it, I definitely would like to read longer works by this author.
You can read it here:
http://uncannymagazine.com/article/in-the-house-of-the-seven-librarians/
You can read it here:
http://uncannymagazine.com/article/in-the-house-of-the-seven-librarians/
maplessence's review
4.0
I'm gamely plodding through a good but very depressing book & needed a little pick me up. I remembered that Tadiana had read & recommended this short story/novella recently & I gobbled it up online!
Sweetly charming story with quite a few layers. The overall message I took from it was that the adults in your life can care for you, educate you & guide you,but ultimately you need the freedom to search out your own destiny.
Absolutely delightful & warmly recommended.
Sweetly charming story with quite a few layers. The overall message I took from it was that the adults in your life can care for you, educate you & guide you,but ultimately you need the freedom to search out your own destiny.
Absolutely delightful & warmly recommended.
kemuenz's review against another edition
5.0
Simply, spellbindingly lovely. Klages is an enchanting storyteller.
demonxore's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is a cute little short story about a child raised by "feral librarians." It would be a good choice to read as a sweet bedtime story to an elementary-aged child, perhaps, but it is very suitable for adults too.
literarymultitudes's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this fun little story. Well written, a whole world with very distinct and original characters in a few pages.
nobodyatall's review
4.0
https://uncannymagazine.com/article/in-the-house-of-the-seven-librarians/
Read for free on the internets. ‘‘Twas delightful.
Read for free on the internets. ‘‘Twas delightful.
wordnerdy's review
4.0
I'm not counting this toward my yearly total (it's too short) but wanted to rate it here because it is SUPER CUTE.