Reviews

Friends of the Library by Susan Cushman

jeffceauxt's review against another edition

3.0

Quick and easy read

I love reading books set in Louisiana and Mississippi and this one was recommended by my library from the Louisiana book fest. It’s a series of fairly independent short stories about an authors visits to several towns in Mississippi. I didn’t love the writing style and some of the stories were a little cliche, but I enjoyed it enough to read the whole thing. This author seems to have a true love for Mississippi which is relatable and comes through in her writing.

kharereads's review against another edition

3.0

I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from my local independent bookstore after I told that owner that I'm a librarian. I liked the premise of the book more than the execution. I just couldn't get into the writing style. The stories were all so brief and similar in tone that I had difficulty telling them apart. It's only an advanced copy so it's possible the final product will have gone through a few more revisions. The characters and setting of the book need a bit more life in them.

amarieads's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

nickyalex23's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0