The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

2 Stars

I realise that I am giving this book quite a poor rating, but this is not because the book was a terrible read. Unfortunately, the book just wasn't for me in the end. 

The book follows Monsieur Perdu as our main character and whose view point the book is from. Perdu owns a literary apothecary which is afloat in a barge on the Seine. Perdu uses his books as a prescriptions of sorts for those visiting. However, Perdu is struggling to overcome his own hardships in life after his great love disappeared and leaves but only a letter. Perdu finally reads the letter and sets off on a journey to make peace and give his wisdom to those he meets. 

Now, the thing that drew me into this book was the utterly gorgeous and the literary apothecary floating on the Seine. Now that would be a bookshop that I would visit! The book however, just wasn't fast paced for me, didn't keep my attention and I wasn't exactly completely in love with the characters. I have seen on Goodreads that some people really enjoyed this book and gave it 5 stars. The book is pretty sweet overall and the writing is generally ok. The book is not a bad book, but I think I was expecting something slightly different. Moreover when reading reviews on Goodreads I can see that other readers have also said something similar to how I feel about the book. 

I actually gave this book to my nana as I felt that she might find it better but even she felt the same! Anyways, on to the next book. 

Happy reading :)