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A review by piperkitty
The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Aria and Aries for my Copy of The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan
The opening of this book tugs at the heartstrings. Joy's world is shattered when she loses her beloved husband, Yves, and discovers his hidden secret about having a daughter. The thought of spending their retirement together is abruptly taken away when Yves tragically passes from a heart attack, leaving Joy utterly devastated.
In the midst of her grief, Joy summons the courage to personally deliver Yves' painting to his daughter, Robyn, in the quaint village of Ballycove, Ireland. The story unfolds in the captivating backdrop of the art world in Paris, where careers blossom, new life enters the world, and love takes shape. The narrative then transitions to the tranquil setting of an Irish village, where the intricacies of human relationships are explored during a summer of reflection.
The characters in this tale are deeply moving, each carrying their own burdens, fears, and vulnerabilities that enrich their interactions. The women in the story are portrayed as resilient and determined, pursuing the simple yet fulfilling joys of life - painting, managing a bookshop, and enjoying retirement above a bakery. This heartwarming narrative beautifully encapsulates the essence of friendship and love.
#TheBookshopLadies #FaithHogan #FriendshipandLove #ArtisticJourney #IrishVillageCharm #ResilienceandStrength #EmotionalNarrative #HeartwarmingStory #HumanConnections #TransformativeArt
The opening of this book tugs at the heartstrings. Joy's world is shattered when she loses her beloved husband, Yves, and discovers his hidden secret about having a daughter. The thought of spending their retirement together is abruptly taken away when Yves tragically passes from a heart attack, leaving Joy utterly devastated.
In the midst of her grief, Joy summons the courage to personally deliver Yves' painting to his daughter, Robyn, in the quaint village of Ballycove, Ireland. The story unfolds in the captivating backdrop of the art world in Paris, where careers blossom, new life enters the world, and love takes shape. The narrative then transitions to the tranquil setting of an Irish village, where the intricacies of human relationships are explored during a summer of reflection.
The characters in this tale are deeply moving, each carrying their own burdens, fears, and vulnerabilities that enrich their interactions. The women in the story are portrayed as resilient and determined, pursuing the simple yet fulfilling joys of life - painting, managing a bookshop, and enjoying retirement above a bakery. This heartwarming narrative beautifully encapsulates the essence of friendship and love.
#TheBookshopLadies #FaithHogan #FriendshipandLove #ArtisticJourney #IrishVillageCharm #ResilienceandStrength #EmotionalNarrative #HeartwarmingStory #HumanConnections #TransformativeArt