The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman

The Bookstore Sisters

Alice Hoffman

36 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
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Description

Isabel Gibson has all but perfected the art of forgetting. She’s a New Yorker now, with nothing left to tie her to Brinkley’s Island, Maine. Her parents are gone, the family bookstore is all but bankrupt, and her sister, Sophie, will probably neve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,045 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 56%
reflective 53%
lighthearted 35%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 14%
sad 13%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 22%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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