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The Story Collector
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bookshelves: compelling, easy-to-read, heart-felt, imperfect, magical, ok, scenic
Sep 05, 2024
bookshelves: compelling, easy-to-read, heart-felt, imperfect, magical, ok, scenic
This one was a donation to my Little Free Library Shed. The book cover captured my attention, so I thought I would open it and read it.
This is a two-fold story, one about Anna in the past and Sarah in the present. And, Sarah our main protagonist who readers meet at the beginning is a mess. At first, to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was going to like her. I needed her to be more than she was being portrayed, but I didn’t feel ready to give up on her. I was still intrigued enough to watch her.
There is a feeling of magic, chaos and joy along with adventure that comes through the story. Especially as readers find Sarah in Ireland. Her connection to Anna, through her diary gives her insights into her own life, and what occurs for Sarah, helps readers to be engaged in her own journey.
And, the beauty of Ireland cannot be denied. Not a perfect read, but one with love and romance that readers may appreciate.
3.5 stars rounded up.
This is a two-fold story, one about Anna in the past and Sarah in the present. And, Sarah our main protagonist who readers meet at the beginning is a mess. At first, to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was going to like her. I needed her to be more than she was being portrayed, but I didn’t feel ready to give up on her. I was still intrigued enough to watch her.
There is a feeling of magic, chaos and joy along with adventure that comes through the story. Especially as readers find Sarah in Ireland. Her connection to Anna, through her diary gives her insights into her own life, and what occurs for Sarah, helps readers to be engaged in her own journey.
And, the beauty of Ireland cannot be denied. Not a perfect read, but one with love and romance that readers may appreciate.
3.5 stars rounded up.
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September 1, 2024
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Started Reading
September 1, 2024
– Shelved
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
compelling
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
easy-to-read
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
heart-felt
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
imperfect
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
magical
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
ok
September 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
scenic
September 5, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Sep 05, 2024 04:31AM
A terrific review, Karen! 💜
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I find book covers attract the me as well. Of course, that's a whole career for many talented people working in publishing environments. A bias I have is dust covers that are telling a story themselves. For some reason, I find a combination of bright, garish covers with fonts that don't appeal to me and turn me away from the book even before I know anything about the book. For example, a Harlequin novel type cover.
Sorry, I don't know where I'm going with this.
Back to The Story Collector book- I'm going to check this one out.lol Thanks Karen.
Sorry, I don't know where I'm going with this.
Back to The Story Collector book- I'm going to check this one out.lol Thanks Karen.
Emma.catherine wrote: "Love your review Karen. I like the sound of this 😻"
Thank you Emma. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Thank you Emma. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Linda Lpp wrote: "I find book covers attract the me as well. Of course, that's a whole career for many talented people working in publishing environments. A bias I have is dust covers that are telling a story themse..."
I love your discussion here, Linda. I appreciate you. Thank you! ☺️
I love your discussion here, Linda. I appreciate you. Thank you! ☺️
Nora wrote: "Lovely review, Karen! This book sounds absolutely perfect! So happy you enjoyed this book!"
Thank you as always for your enthusiasm Nora! 🙂
Thank you as always for your enthusiasm Nora! 🙂
Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile (recovering from wrote: "Wonderful review, Karen! 😊"
Thank you so much Sujoya. 🙂
Thank you so much Sujoya. 🙂