The Lost Bookshop 📚 🎧 - Evie Woods , Evie Gaughan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Audiobook Review
Audiobook Review: The Lost Bookshop
Evie Woods’ novel offers a fascinating dive into the world of book acquisition and book-selling. The audiobook brings to life a cast of intriguing characters—Opaline, Martha, Henry, and Madame Bowden—each portrayed with depth and nuance. The story unfolds through two perspectives: Opaline’s past and Henry and Martha’s present.
The illusory nature of Opaline's bookshop in Dublin adds an intriguing twist. However, its later appearance in Martha's life and the ensuing developments towards the end of the book felt a bit confusing, even after re-listening to the final chapters. Despite this, the novel remains engaging, with moments of brilliant writing that stand out.
The dual-timeline approach is handled well, though a subplot involving Opaline's brother Lyndon feels somewhat out of place. While this storyline introduces a significant social injustice, it seems to distract from the main narrative about the book trade and bookshops. This twist, while impactful, feels like a questionable addition to an otherwise compelling story.
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