59 pages 1 hour read

Madeline Martin

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin receives praise for its vivid portrayal of WWII London and the resilience of its characters. Readers appreciate the historical accuracy and emotional depth. However, some criticize the pacing and predictability of the plot. Overall, it provides a heartfelt tribute to the power of literature during difficult times.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Bookshop in London?

Readers who cherish historical fiction with a heartwarming twist will enjoy Madeline Martin's The Last Bookshop in London. Fans of Kristin Harmel’s The Book of Lost Names or Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See will appreciate this tale of resilience and the power of literature set in WWII-era London.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Topics
Military / War
Period
WWII / World War II
Themes
Values/Ideas: Literature
Society: War
Society: Community